In 1810, a prankster sent 4,000 letters to flood one London address with chimney sweeps, coffins, and the Lord Mayor
by Ellsworth Toohey from Boing Boing on (#76BVV)
Theodore Hook is a historical figure whose eccentricity defined his period. He became known for the Berners Street Hoax of 1810-an undertaking considered arguably the greatest practical joke in history. Hook arranged for dozens of tradesmen, including the Lord Mayor and the Duke of Gloucester, to converge on a single London address for a wager. - Read the rest
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