6 business ideas so crazy you might think they’re April Fool’s jokes To mark April Fool's Day, we've compiled a list of some of the most bizarre businesses active across the globe. Can you work out which ones are real? Written by Megan Dunsby Published on 1 April 2016 Our experts We are a team of writers, experimenters and researchers providing you with the best advice with zero bias or partiality. Written and reviewed by: Megan Dunsby Direct to your inbox Sign up to the Startups Weekly Newsletter Stay informed on the top business stories with Startups.co.uk’s weekly email newsletter SUBSCRIBE Sometimes the wackiest business ideas are the ones that are most likely to succeed.Take Airbnb for example; 15 years ago the idea of letting a stranger stay in your home for a week or even just one night would have been frowned upon. Now, with the impeding growth of the sharing economy, the business has become a multi-million household name brand with several start-up imitators.Given that it’s April Fool’s Day, the team here at Startups Towers wanted to put your business acumen to the test and see if you can decipher which of these crazy start-up businesses from around the world are in fact real…Crisp sandwich cafe It is in fact true! The café in question, Simply Crispy, launched in Belfast last year. Read more about it here.Dog glasses Unbelievably, it’s true! Doggles (Dog goggles) specialises in eyewear and accessories for canines.Avocado bar It’s true! Announced last month, an avocado five course pop-up restaurant/bar – Avo Brunch Pop-Up – is coming to Shoreditch and will open on April 10.Period pain-inspired ice cream You might not believe it, but it’s true! Last year, an American student launched a range of ice cream titled ‘PMS’. The range, designed to help PMS sufferers, includes names such as ‘I think I’m dying’ and ‘Don’t come near me’.Mobile spot popper This is… false! Despite the growing popularity of spot-popping videos and the viral success of Dr Pimple Popper, there is yet to be a mobile spot popping business but who knows what lies in store for the future!Chewable jewellery An odd concept but one that is true! An Australian company called Chewigem has designed a range of chewy jewellery that are safe for babies to teeth on. Share this post facebook twitter linkedin Written by: Megan Dunsby