An excellent April Fool's prank.
Read the story here:
Dead Fairy
The news coverage here:
BBC NEWS | Fairy fool sparks huge response
And buy it here:
eBay.co.uk: Dead Fairy Magic Hoax Mummy Trick Derbyshire Freak LOOK (item 150107258059 end time 08-Apr-07 16:24:12 BST)
(via Coudal Partners)