The scientific discovery named 'Pinocchio': How a terrifying children's story became a global phenomenon

At first glance, it seems like a simple children’s story, but according to critics, the original version is “the most terrifying children’s story ever written.” “Pinocchio” is a tale in which a cricket is killed with a hammer and lying leads to public humiliation. Yet this frightening story not only became one of the most beloved characters in children’s literature but has remained enduring for 140 years.
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