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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), the Hoax Forum, and the Top 100 April Fools' Day Hoaxes.

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.


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REMOTE CONTROL FART MACHINE
The 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 MONSTER
Your 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.


Advanced Rutabaga Studies Institute
image It's common knowledge that Rutabaga Studies is one of the most exciting fields of inquiry in the world today, and at the Advanced Rutabaga Studies Institute they're on the cutting edge of it. For instance, you can peek in on their live Rutacam and witness a thrilling Rutabaga experiment in action. Also, keep up with recent developments in Rutabaga Studies, such as the anticipated launching of a giant rutabaga into geostationary orbit. And did you know that September is National Rutabaga Month? All this fascinating information about rutabagas, and I honestly don't think I've ever eaten one in my life.
Posted By: Alex | Date: Fri Aug 06, 2004 | Permalink | Total Comments: 8
Category: Food, Websites
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I always thought that Hooterville, (the fictional town in the TV series Green Acres) was the rutabega capital of the world
Posted by Alan Levita  in  Israel  on  Sat Aug 07, 2004  at  07:51 AM
I had a rutabaga once. It was pretty gross.
Posted by Ariel  on  Sat Aug 07, 2004  at  11:55 AM
A rutabaga is basically a yellow-meated turnip, so if you've ever eaten a turnip, you have the general idea.
Posted by big gary c  in  Dallas, Texas, USA  on  Tue Aug 10, 2004  at  04:39 PM
the little white ones are turnips; the big yellow ones are rutabagas (or, as the brits call them, swedes).
Posted by grizzelda grutch  in  canada  on  Tue Sep 21, 2004  at  03:46 PM
Do you know why you don't want a rutabaga working
with you?
Something might turn up (turnip..get it?)
Posted by J.mitchell simon  in  SAN DIEGO CA  on  Sat Feb 05, 2005  at  09:33 AM
At that celery, it beets me to see why people carrot all. Lettuce join hands.
Posted by Hairy Houdini  on  Sat Feb 05, 2005  at  11:32 AM
Our scene: The Potato King has just been told by the Potato Princess that she intends to marry Dan Rather. The King cries "You can;t marry him! He's only a common tater!"
Posted by Hairy Houdini  on  Sat Feb 05, 2005  at  11:34 AM
Ever heard a rutabaga?
Check out the rutabaga blues at cdbaby.com/wyldmen
Posted by roots music fan  on  Tue Jun 21, 2005  at  01:20 PM
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