In this episode of the Short Stuff podcast, the hosts Josh and Chuck explore the story of Edward Mordake, a fictional character created by author Charles Loughton Hildreth. Edward Mordake is described as having a congenital defect called craniofacial duplication or diprosopus, where he has a second face on the back of his head. The hosts clarify that this story is entirely fictional and was created by Hildreth, a science fiction writer and poet. They compare the article's publication in the Boston Sunday Post to modern-day tabloids like the National Enquirer or the Weekly World News.
Anti-commonsence
1. The fictional story of Edward Mordake being presented as a factual account in an article and book can mislead readers and create misconceptions about rare congenital defects.
2. The comparison of the article's publication to modern tabloids suggests that readers should approach sensational stories with skepticism and critically evaluate their credibility.
