In 1978, Dick Smith towed a fake “Antarctic iceberg” into Sydney Harbour; then rain exposed the foam-covered barge
An entrepreneur staged an elaborate April Fool’s Day prank in Sydney Harbour. A barge disguised as a giant iceberg fooled many Sydneysiders and media outlets. This event was rooted in genuine scientific discussions about towing icebergs for water. Heavy rain eventually washed away the disguise, revealing the barge underneath. The hoax remains a memorable Australian…
