Anthology of Hoaxes
Where in the World
Inside my toolshed
Name that Dance
Famous Bunnies
100
This hoax originated in a full page advertisement in "USA Today" that was purchased by Burger King to introduce their new product. Their new product consisted of a new twist on an old classic. Their "new" burger now came in a left-handed version where the condiments had been shifted 180 degrees in order to satisfy those left-handed eaters. Which of the following burgers did Burger King spice up by creating the left-handed masterpiece?
The Whopper
100
You are crossing the 'blue' Danube, in a city where many great composers lived, among them Johann Strauss, jr., Beethoven and Mozart. Where are you?
Vienna
100
This tool could be found in a garden shed, or a mechanic's workshop. Either way, it only has one purpose, but what is it used for? 
Tool to remove spark plugs
100
In the 1960s a dance craze swept North America and Europe. It was fuelled by a song of the same name sung by Chubby Checker, who got the whole world gyrating their hips to dance along with him in a whole new way. What was this dance?
The Twist
100
Beatrix Potter is well known for her animal stories. What is the name of the rabbit in a story by Beatrix Potter?
Peter
200
This hoax comes from the "New Mexicans for Science and Reason" newsletter. An article within the newsletter claimed that the Alabama state legislature was planning on changing the value of Pi to the "Biblical value of 3.0". Which rounded value of Pi were they planning to change the value from?
3.14
200
You are watching the Mardi Gras festivities in the French Quarter of a city whose main area lies between a large river and a lake. Where are you?
New Orleans
200
This tool may look like a pair of pliers, but is not recommended that they be used as such. What sort of tradesman would be most likely to have one of these in his toolbox?
An electrician
200
There is a Christmas song, widely covered by many artists, that includes the lyric "and this song of mine, in three-quarter time, wishes you and yours the same thing too". What dance would we do to music in three-quarter time? The name of the dance is in the title of that song.
Waltz
200
At Easter, a certain candy company used a bunny that thinks it is a chicken in its commercials. What candy does the bunny sell?
Cadbury Eggs
300
This hoax involves a stunt pulled by the National Public Radio show "Talk of the Nation". They had announced that a former president was going to be running for president again in the 1992 election. The former president's slogan was supposedly going to be, "I didn't do anything wrong, and I won't do it again". Which nearly impeached U.S. president was to be the candidate that was running for election again, but really turned out to be a hoax?
Richard Nixon
300
You are in England looking at the home of the world's greatest playwright. It is a half timbered Tudor building. Nearby a modern theater stands beside the river that is part of the town's name. Where are you?
Stratford-upon-Avon
300
These small tools are commonly known as hex keys, but they are also named for the American company that first manufactured them. What is that name?
Allen Key
300
What is the name of the dance that, in its strictest traditional form, is performed to imitate the "dance" which takes place between the bull-fighter and the bull in Spanish bull-fighting arenas?
Paso- Doble
300
What famous cartoon bunny is best known for his famous line, "Ehh, what's up, doc?"
Bugs Bunny
400
This hoax was perpetrated by another restaurant franchise that bought a full page newspaper advertisement, but this time it occurred in the "New York Times". In this advertisement, the restaurant chain had announced their purchase of the Liberty Bell. The premise was that they were trying to help solve the national debt problem by buying a sponsorship for the national icon. Which chain hoaxed customers into their restaurants for buying and changing the name of the Liberty Bell to something similar to its appellation?
Taco Bell
400
You are in a city that stands at the entrance to the St. Lawrence Seaway. This is a French speaking city, but you may spot some English signs. Expo 67 was held here and it is the home of McGill University. Where are you?
Montreal
400
This is a very specialised tool that would only be used by a motor mechanic. What would he use it for?
Removing the Oil Filter
400
This Israeli folk-dance, performed in a circle, is considered to be a classic of its type, often performed to the tune of "Hava Nagila". What is this dance called?
Horah
400
In order to sell batteries, this company came up with a pink rabbit that kept "going and going and going..."
Energizer
500
This hoax involves a story published in "Sports Illustrated". The story reported on the miraculous new prospect of Sidd Finch for the Major League Baseball team the New York Mets. The article detailed how Finch had used yogic techniques learned in Tibet to perfect a talent that was optimally used in baseball. Sidd Finch had never had any experience in baseball before, so many were eager to see how developed the rookie's talents were. Many Mets fans were anxiously awaiting their luck and which likely position for Sidd Finch?
Pitcher
500
You are in Africa, in the Serengeti National Park enjoying seeing all the animals: zebra, giraffe, elephants and even the black rhinoceros. Not too far away is the mountain that inspired one of Ernest Hemingway's short stories. What is this mountain?
Kilimanjaro
500
This object is about 45cm (18") long and can be made of plastic or metal. What is its main use?
Stirring Paint
500
There is a dance that has been traditional for sailors to perform aboard ship since about the 17th century. It is often still done today in movies or on stage in a more stylized form, often to connote being in the navy. What is the name of this dance?
Hint- Answer is two musical instruments combined
Hornpipe
500
One of the greatest books for children tells the tale of a rabbit who wishes to become "real" through the love a boy, like the Old Skin Horse. But disease is almost the end of this hero. What special children's book is this?
Velveteen Rabbit