New York Times posts, then removes, article announcing discovery of watermelons on Mars

The above appeared not long ago at the Old Gray Lady [archive.org], who perhaps enjoyed a second sherry at lunch today. Bylined 'Joe Schmoe', the article comprised of a stock photo of a watermelon and the following text:

Fields of Watermelons Found On Mars, Police SayAuthorities say rise of fruit aliens is to blame for glut of outer space watermelons. — Read the rest