29) Whole Cloth

One of the most striking differences between a cat and a
    lie is that a cat has only nine lives. —Pudd'nhead
    Wilson's Calendar. Mark Twain


Begin with a lie.
At some point mention a specific date.
Include one small animal and one large one (naming will suffice, 
but if you want them in the room, by all means).

Before you finish, correct the lie 
in such a way that there's doubt as to which version is true.

Appeal to two of the senses.
Anything else is icing on the cupcake.