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24 alternatives to Off to Be the Wizard

A funny tale of a normal guy who makes an abnormal discovery

Below are 24 products that do a similar job, ranked by how close each is in meaning and then by launch-day votes. Off to Be the Wizard launched in 2015; newer entries below may have overtaken it.

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    2015 · fakescience.org · its alternatives →

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    The Elephant in the Room▲65

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