One of the most successful pseudo-events in recent years was the ______.
A) P. T. Barnum publicity stunts
B) publication of Unsafe at Any Speed
C) elephant march across the Brooklyn Bridge
D) Felix Baumgartner's free dive from the stratosphere
E) first press conference held by Theodore Roosevelt

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Felix Baumgartner's free dive from the stratosphere in 2012 generated massive media attention and was a widely covered pseudo-event. It was heavily sponsored and promoted by Red Bull, which also contributed to its success.

One of the Most Successful Pseudo-Events in Recent Years Was