The part in this thread about Belgium is very topical:
"...This must be Belgium
Tonight, the RTBF, Belgium’s French-speaking national TV channel reported that Flanders, the Dutch-speaking part of the country, had declared independence; the king had flown out of the country in protest and Belgium was, basically, no more.
Of course, this was just a well-prepared hoax intended to give at least one half of the country a monumental kick up the backside and attempt to wake them as they fall asleep at the wheel..."
Source: http://onepointzero.com/2006/12/13/#tags405
CNBC thought the news was real and had published it... 
Edited by Co (2006-12-14 12:32 PM)
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