Tales of Science

Set against the backdrop of a bustling Rotterdam, the narrative unfolds with a crowd drawn together by unexpected and thrilling phenomena. The author, in a playful defense of his earlier work, contrasts his own moon-themed hoax with that of another writer, emphasizing the differences despite public confusion. As the crowd reacts to the strange occurrences, their excitement and collective voice create a vivid scene, highlighting themes of curiosity and the unpredictability of human response to the extraordinary.