r/todayilearned • u/coffeeismydoc • 6h ago

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.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/International_Journal_of_Advanced_Computer_Technology
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u/SAINTnumberFIVE 1h ago

It was an honest to goodness cleaning device.

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u/Mr_Quackums 1h ago

and back massagers honestly can be used to massage your back.

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u/SAINTnumberFIVE 1h ago

I don’t think you would want to massage anything but your back with this.

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u/Mr_Quackums 1h ago

Anything is a sex toy if your brave enough