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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.Prankplace.com
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Magneurol-S6: The ESP Pill
Status: Snake Oil
The makers of MagneurolS·6 promise that this little pill has some remarkable properties. It will give you "the ability to plug into Earths complex magnetic fields" thereby enhancing your extra-sensory perception and psychic abilities. Of course, never mind that its ingredients are nothing that you can't find in any vitamin supplement costing far less than $49 a bottle. You won't care about such trivial matters once your sixth sense (S·6) has been awakened. One potential danger, however. When taking Magneurol, some users report that "they can 'feel' the radiation, or something like it, emanating from the [cell]phone where they could not do so before." Of course, with the psychic powers the pill bestows, you shouldn't need a cellphone. So that radiation won't be a problem.
Listed in chronological order. Newest comments at the end.
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oh just what we need, more new age hokum designed to steal from the pockets of gullible souls seeking enlightenment or a nifty parlour trick
Posted by joeodd on Tue Nov 22, 2005 at 11:57 PMMaybe the pills are made from ground-up LifeWave patches.
Seriously, isn't the ability of the human mind to bullshit itself amazing?
Posted by Cranky Media Guy on Wed Nov 23, 2005 at 12:31 AMSeriously, isn't the ability of the human mind to bullshit itself amazing?
If you wash the pill down with salmon flavoured soda you turn into an Hindu diety.
Use special shaken water and you head will explode.
Posted by Peter on Wed Nov 23, 2005 at 01:46 AMUse special shaken water and you head will explode.
"Seriously, isn't the ability of the human mind to bullshit itself amazing?"
I just popped a MagneurolS·6 and KNEW you were going to say that
Posted by Richard@Home in Sheffield, UK on Wed Nov 23, 2005 at 07:30 AMI just popped a MagneurolS·6 and KNEW you were going to say that
Sorry, I'm already embedded in the earth's complex magnetic fields.
Now, if you could find a way to NOT be in the magnetic fields, well, that at least would be a new discovery.
Posted by Big Gary in Turkey, Texas in Dallas, Texas, USA on Thu Nov 24, 2005 at 04:53 PMNow, if you could find a way to NOT be in the magnetic fields, well, that at least would be a new discovery.
Sometimes, you'd think that you wanna know what people are thinking, right? Well, think about this for a second. Do you REALLY REALLY want to know what is going on in other peoples heads? I mean, yea, sometimes that would be cool, but WHAT IF YOU CANT TURN OFF THEIR THOUGHTS? I think that the thought of having to hear myself think while trying to get rid of the thoughts and voices of 12, 000 000 other people is not so nice.
And yes, the ability of the human mind to bullshit itself is amazing. But even more amazing is its ability to make other minds bullshit themselves is even more mindboggling.
Posted by Otaku-maniac formerly Absinthe in the pits of hell...muhahahaha! on Fri Nov 25, 2005 at 08:07 PMAnd yes, the ability of the human mind to bullshit itself is amazing. But even more amazing is its ability to make other minds bullshit themselves is even more mindboggling.
Carmen said:
"And yes, the ability of the human mind to bullshit itself is amazing. But even more amazing is its ability to make other minds bullshit themselves is even more mindboggling."
You got that right, Bud. Knowing Alan Abel and having known Andy Kaufman (and having pulled off a few media hoaxes on my own), I've had the privelege to live on at least the edge of that world for a long time now. It's a wild ride.
Posted by Cranky Media Guy on Fri Nov 25, 2005 at 11:52 PM"And yes, the ability of the human mind to bullshit itself is amazing. But even more amazing is its ability to make other minds bullshit themselves is even more mindboggling."
You got that right, Bud. Knowing Alan Abel and having known Andy Kaufman (and having pulled off a few media hoaxes on my own), I've had the privelege to live on at least the edge of that world for a long time now. It's a wild ride.
carmen said:
"Do you REALLY REALLY want to know what is going on in other peoples heads? I mean, yea, sometimes that would be cool, but WHAT IF YOU CANT TURN OFF THEIR THOUGHTS? I think that the thought of having to hear myself think while trying to get rid of the thoughts and voices of 12, 000 000 other people is not so nice."
wasnt that an episode of buffy the vampire slayer?
Posted by joeodd on Sat Nov 26, 2005 at 12:56 PM"Do you REALLY REALLY want to know what is going on in other peoples heads? I mean, yea, sometimes that would be cool, but WHAT IF YOU CANT TURN OFF THEIR THOUGHTS? I think that the thought of having to hear myself think while trying to get rid of the thoughts and voices of 12, 000 000 other people is not so nice."
wasnt that an episode of buffy the vampire slayer?
Carmen said:
"Do you REALLY REALLY want to know what is going on in other peoples heads? I mean, yea, sometimes that would be cool, but WHAT IF YOU CANT TURN OFF THEIR THOUGHTS?"
From February '95 to February '98 I had a really stupid job outside the White House. One of the best parts of it was that I got to talk to some really, REALLY crazy people who come there to try to get the president to listen to their grievance(s).
One of them walked around wearing a sandwich board sign that said, "Free Henry Goldgard, Psychic." I asked him what it meant and he explained to me that the government had put a chip inside his head which forced him to hear the thoughts of people near him. It was very unpleasant for him and he wanted the president to order the government to take it out.
So, Carmen, the answer is that it is VERY unpleasant to be forced to hear the thoughts of other people. That comes straight from Henry Goldgard, unwilling psychic.
Posted by Cranky Media Guy on Sun Nov 27, 2005 at 12:14 AM"Do you REALLY REALLY want to know what is going on in other peoples heads? I mean, yea, sometimes that would be cool, but WHAT IF YOU CANT TURN OFF THEIR THOUGHTS?"
From February '95 to February '98 I had a really stupid job outside the White House. One of the best parts of it was that I got to talk to some really, REALLY crazy people who come there to try to get the president to listen to their grievance(s).
One of them walked around wearing a sandwich board sign that said, "Free Henry Goldgard, Psychic." I asked him what it meant and he explained to me that the government had put a chip inside his head which forced him to hear the thoughts of people near him. It was very unpleasant for him and he wanted the president to order the government to take it out.
So, Carmen, the answer is that it is VERY unpleasant to be forced to hear the thoughts of other people. That comes straight from Henry Goldgard, unwilling psychic.
Joeodd said:
"wasnt that an episode of buffy the vampire slayer?"
That's why Carmen's rambling sounded familiar! It was an ep of Buffy.
Posted by Smerk in to mischief on Sun Nov 27, 2005 at 12:55 AM"wasnt that an episode of buffy the vampire slayer?"
That's why Carmen's rambling sounded familiar! It was an ep of Buffy.
Huh, um, no. I don't even watch that show! 
Freaky...
Posted by Otaku-maniac formerly Absinthe in the pits of hell...muhahahaha! on Sun Nov 27, 2005 at 10:47 AM Freaky...If you have this stuff in your brain, MRI would kill you for certain. Strong magnetic field will suck your brain out through your ears and nose...
Posted by Loxx on Mon Nov 28, 2005 at 11:03 AMHi,
I would like to warn anyone looking to buy Magneurol, that it is a scam. I read about the product a few months ago and purchased the product in October. - At the time they claimed to have a huge back-order.
Anyway, i received the product in November and have been using for past 3.5 weeks now. It is nothing but small vitamins that you can buy from a store for $10.
The product does nothing that it has stated. There is no radiation feeling? No opening of 3rd eye etc.. i know this as i know what opening of 3rd eye feels like.
)))
I have been able to move tiny objects placed on a table..and this product does not do anything extra.. there is no extra great feeling at all.
Please save your $49 + shipping cost and just purchase some vitamins from a store.
There is no secret formula to having 6th sense powers or opening the 3rd eye, or making you feel closer to the earth's magnetic field. These are all hoaxes.
What you need to do is do mind excercises on a daily basis and read books that actually guide you to opening your 3rd eye.
Forget pills or magic potions.. save and buy books.
Hope this helps anyone looking to purchase Magneurol.
Regards,
Ash
Posted by Ash in Canada on Wed Dec 07, 2005 at 09:57 AMI would like to warn anyone looking to buy Magneurol, that it is a scam. I read about the product a few months ago and purchased the product in October. - At the time they claimed to have a huge back-order.
Anyway, i received the product in November and have been using for past 3.5 weeks now. It is nothing but small vitamins that you can buy from a store for $10.
The product does nothing that it has stated. There is no radiation feeling? No opening of 3rd eye etc.. i know this as i know what opening of 3rd eye feels like.
)))I have been able to move tiny objects placed on a table..and this product does not do anything extra.. there is no extra great feeling at all.
Please save your $49 + shipping cost and just purchase some vitamins from a store.
There is no secret formula to having 6th sense powers or opening the 3rd eye, or making you feel closer to the earth's magnetic field. These are all hoaxes.
What you need to do is do mind excercises on a daily basis and read books that actually guide you to opening your 3rd eye.
Forget pills or magic potions.. save and buy books.
Hope this helps anyone looking to purchase Magneurol.
Regards,
Ash
I can also move tiny objects placed on a table. I just pick them up and move them. It's amazing to see.
Posted by Alex in San Diego on Wed Dec 07, 2005 at 10:11 AMI dont agree with guru ash there... i think it's not wise at all to jump to conclusions like that for an enlightened master like Ash, especially when you have a total of 3 eyes wide open and can perform special tricks as described.
Maybe if youre so high up there at the right hand side of god it may even be possible that this pill will actually bring you down but for the lay ppl it might have positive effects. I say we wait for some more feedback from regular people and then make a more accurate statement.
Maybe there isnt enough feedback because there is something to it and ppl are keeping it to themselves instead of telling everyone. I would do the same if i took the risk of getting ripped off and it turns out it works.
Posted by m4dg33k on Tue Dec 13, 2005 at 08:09 PMMaybe if youre so high up there at the right hand side of god it may even be possible that this pill will actually bring you down but for the lay ppl it might have positive effects. I say we wait for some more feedback from regular people and then make a more accurate statement.
Maybe there isnt enough feedback because there is something to it and ppl are keeping it to themselves instead of telling everyone. I would do the same if i took the risk of getting ripped off and it turns out it works.
m4dg33k said:
"Maybe there isnt enough feedback because there is something to it and ppl are keeping it to themselves instead of telling everyone. I would do the same if i took the risk of getting ripped off and it turns out it works."
Wow, talk about going from the Bronx to Brooklyn by way of Wisconsin! You're trying REALLY hard to rationalize this nonsense, aren't you?
Giving the benefit of the doubt is fine but you don't have to throw out all logic in the process. Occam's Razor, my good man (or woman). The simpler answer is that the whole thing is a fake.
There isn't any good evidence that ESP exists, therefore there is none that a pill can "increase" it. Think of it like this: pigs can't fly so there's nothing you can feed them that will help them fly BETTER.
Posted by Cranky Media Guy on Wed Dec 14, 2005 at 01:04 PM"Maybe there isnt enough feedback because there is something to it and ppl are keeping it to themselves instead of telling everyone. I would do the same if i took the risk of getting ripped off and it turns out it works."
Wow, talk about going from the Bronx to Brooklyn by way of Wisconsin! You're trying REALLY hard to rationalize this nonsense, aren't you?
Giving the benefit of the doubt is fine but you don't have to throw out all logic in the process. Occam's Razor, my good man (or woman). The simpler answer is that the whole thing is a fake.
There isn't any good evidence that ESP exists, therefore there is none that a pill can "increase" it. Think of it like this: pigs can't fly so there's nothing you can feed them that will help them fly BETTER.
Ah but Cranky, you forgot that magic corn that Santa uses to make his reindeer fly. The same thing could be used to make pigs fly. By proving that part of your argument false, I've illogically proved all of it false and therefore, ESP is real.
'nuff said.
Posted by Charybdis in Hell on Wed Dec 14, 2005 at 03:23 PM'nuff said.
Nice... the razor
Maybe there's a reason why it applies so well to theoretical matters cause if everyone would go by it in real life, we would still be in caves drawing sketches on the walls with our own shit. 12 year life expectancy, hunt, eat, shit, sleep and sketch... simple enough?
I don't want to hear what's in anyone's head but i wouldnt mind knowing a few days in advance that a tsunami will flush my house or be able to get a gut feeling that some murderer is close by. Intuition is real and saying that it cannot be improved is just retarded. And animals, even some ppl can sense natural disasters before they happen...
And yes, in a very crude manner as i realize now, i was just trying to give it the benefit of the doubt at least until more feedback builds up.
Posted by m4dg33k on Wed Dec 14, 2005 at 06:14 PMMaybe there's a reason why it applies so well to theoretical matters cause if everyone would go by it in real life, we would still be in caves drawing sketches on the walls with our own shit. 12 year life expectancy, hunt, eat, shit, sleep and sketch... simple enough?
I don't want to hear what's in anyone's head but i wouldnt mind knowing a few days in advance that a tsunami will flush my house or be able to get a gut feeling that some murderer is close by. Intuition is real and saying that it cannot be improved is just retarded. And animals, even some ppl can sense natural disasters before they happen...
And yes, in a very crude manner as i realize now, i was just trying to give it the benefit of the doubt at least until more feedback builds up.
Oh, here's a more creative concept to use instead of occam's razor:
If something can be done through hard work and perseverence then there is a quicker and easier way to get it done.
Applying this concept may require some intelligence whereas all you need for the razor is heaping ignorance.
Posted by m4dg33k on Wed Dec 14, 2005 at 07:15 PMIf something can be done through hard work and perseverence then there is a quicker and easier way to get it done.
Applying this concept may require some intelligence whereas all you need for the razor is heaping ignorance.
Charybdis said:
"Ah but Cranky, you forgot that magic corn that Santa uses to make his reindeer fly. The same thing could be used to make pigs fly. By proving that part of your argument false, I've illogically proved all of it false and therefore, ESP is real."
[shaking my fist] Damn you, Charybdis! Grrrr.
Posted by Cranky Media Guy on Wed Dec 14, 2005 at 11:42 PM"Ah but Cranky, you forgot that magic corn that Santa uses to make his reindeer fly. The same thing could be used to make pigs fly. By proving that part of your argument false, I've illogically proved all of it false and therefore, ESP is real."
[shaking my fist] Damn you, Charybdis! Grrrr.
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