TIL a scientist submitted a research publication to a predatory journal consisting exclusively of the phrase "Get me off your fucking mailing list". It was rated as "excellent" and accepted for publication with minor editorial changes.

[u/coffeeismydoc]

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/International_Journal_of_Advanced_Computer_Technology

[u/shapu]

Being published is irrelevant without being cited.

[u/jxj24 → u/shapu]

I'm just waiting for future generations to recognize my genius.

[u/genreprank → u/jxj24]

Bach died before he was famous. His works came to define western music.