Brain Transplantation Hoax Web-Site

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The discussion centers around skepticism regarding a website promoting brain transplantation, which participants view as a hoax. Initial reactions include disbelief and humor, with one user expressing a preference for a total body transplant instead of a brain transplant. Clarification arises that the website offers body transplants, not brain transplants as initially assumed. There is a light-hearted acknowledgment of misunderstanding the site's offerings, with a note that the website features sample bodies but does not disclose their sourcing. Overall, the conversation highlights a mix of amusement and caution regarding the legitimacy of such medical claims.
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Wow, this really got me once I first looked at this site, but a search on google revealed that this is just another hoax web-site!

Brain Transplantation! Give me a break!

http://216.247.9.207/ny-best.htm

Check it out and have a laugh!
 
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I'd rather keep the brain I've got and have a total BODY transplant!
 
Originally posted by Tsunami
I'd rather keep the brain I've got and have a total BODY transplant!

I believe that is what they are offering.
 
Originally posted by London Kngiths
I believe that is what they are offering.
And had I actually taken the time to view the link I would have known that! However, being in my usual hurry, I just took the words 'brain transplant' to mean having a new brain transplanted into your old body, much the way 'liver or heart transplant' means having a new liver or heart transplanted into your old body. Silly me! Next time I'll view the link! :wink:
 
You missed out. They even have sample bodies for you to take. But they can't reveal how they get them.
 

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