Museum of Questionable Medical Devices
3 days ago
- #science museum
- #fraudulent devices
- #medical quackery
- The Museum of Questionable Medical Devices showcases bizarre and fraudulent medical gadgets.
- Founded by Bob McCoy, it features collections from major organizations like the AMA and FDA.
- Highlights include a 'phrenology' machine, foot-powered breast enlarger, and weight reduction glasses.
- The museum was dubbed 'The Quackery Hall of Fame' and is now part of the Science Museum of Minnesota.
- Bob McCoy, a critic of pseudo-science, passed away in 2010 after battling Alzheimer's disease.
- The museum has been recognized as one of the '18 Weirdest Museums in the World' by FOX NEWS.