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About the Museum
The Museum of Hoaxes is dedicated to promoting knowledge about hoaxes. (Click here for opening hours, etc.) On our blog we post about dubious- sounding claims, and whatever else strikes our fancy. The site is also home to the Hoaxipedia (the museum's online encyclopedia of hoaxes), and the Hoax Forum.
The museum was created in 1997 by Alex Boese. He's assisted by a staff of deputy curators and docents. Alex is the author of three books, most recently Elephants on Acid: And Other Bizarre Experiments (which has nothing to do with hoaxes). Check out the list of the Top 20 Most Bizarre Experiments of All Time for a preview.
The Museum of Hoaxes is dedicated to promoting knowledge about hoaxes. (Click here for opening hours, etc.) On our blog we post about dubious- sounding claims, and whatever else strikes our fancy. The site is also home to the Hoaxipedia (the museum's online encyclopedia of hoaxes), and the Hoax Forum.
The museum was created in 1997 by Alex Boese. He's assisted by a staff of deputy curators and docents. Alex is the author of three books, most recently Elephants on Acid: And Other Bizarre Experiments (which has nothing to do with hoaxes). Check out the list of the Top 20 Most Bizarre Experiments of All Time for a preview.Prankplace.com
REMOTE CONTROL FART MACHINEThe Brand New Fart Machine has “BoomBox” Technology, which allows more vibrant, natural sounding farts. Simply hide the little speaker, then from up to 100 feet away, press the included remote, and the hidden speaker lets out one of 15 disgusting fart sounds. Place under your co-workers desk, and let the laughter begin.
THE TOILET MONSTERYour wife will never yell at you about leaving the seat up again! The Toilet Monster attaches to the inside of the toilet bowl by suction cups. As the unsuspecting person goes to use the bathroom, they'll scream as they lift the lid and are greeted by the Toilet Monster! Not recommended for the elderly or those with a weak heart.
#47: Hong Kong Powdered Water
In 1982 the South China Morning Post announced that a solution to Hong Kong's water shortage was at hand. Scientists, it said, had found a way to drain the clouds surrounding the island's peak of their water by electrifying them via antennae. The paper warned that this might have a negative impact on surrounding property values, but the government had approved the project nevetheless. Furthermore, more clouds could be attracted to the region by means of a weather satellite positioned over India. And finally, as a back-up, packets of powdered water imported from China would be distributed to all the residents of Hong Kong. A single pint of water added to this powdered water would magically transform into ten pints of drinkable water. Hong Kong's radio shows were flooded with calls all day from people eager to discuss these solutions to the water shortage. Many of the calls were very supportive of the plans, but one woman pointed out that the pumps needed to supply powdered water would be too complicated and expensive.
Comments
Listed in chronological order. Newest comments at the end.
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omg...thats rediculous...
Posted by allie jr. on Thu Apr 07, 2005 at 05:31 AM
Powdered water.
Just add water!
Posted by J. Lam in Canada on Wed Jun 01, 2005 at 08:18 PM
Normally the paper here are pretty dry (I don't think anyone understand the idea of an editorial cartoon). But that's brilliant.
Posted by Dave in Beijing on Sat Apr 01, 2006 at 07:37 PM
roflmao
"The papers are pretty dry here"
Posted by rofl on Sun Apr 02, 2006 at 11:07 AM
They stole the powdered water idea from an Eighties comedian.
Posted by bobbaxter on Thu Apr 06, 2006 at 10:12 AM
Powdered water...? ROFL! How could those people not have realized it was a hoax right away?
Posted by Dominique in Somewhere over the Rainbow on Wed Apr 19, 2006 at 05:05 PM
Steven Wright didn't invent powdered water.
And is it a hoax? See:
http://improbable.com/2006/04/22/powdered-water/
Posted by JRH on Mon Apr 24, 2006 at 05:15 PM
Steven Wright didn't invent powdered water, he just perfected it. I thought that guy was great. Master of the deadpan stupidity. I still am partial to his dog named stay. Come here, Stay!
Who of course replaced spot after the spot remover incident.
Posted by mike on Tue Mar 20, 2007 at 09:10 AM
Improbable.com
International Cash Register Company?
International CASH REGISTER Company??
y'all have lost it.
Posted by Person on Mon Apr 02, 2007 at 04:38 PM
"Powdered water.
Just add water!" - J. Lam
Buddy Lembeck had this idea on "Charles In Charge" after they had an earthquake - "Instant water, just add water!" I was on the floor.
Posted by Leshka in New York City on Wed Apr 04, 2007 at 06:14 PM
Why would anyone even come up with a rediculous idea that you could supply water with POWDER!
Posted by Shannon Trout in Utah on Mon Mar 31, 2008 at 03:28 PM
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