Some things are better left unspoken and, in some circumstances, unseen as well. Such is the case with the following schlock-shock attractions, the kind of money-sucking businesses that do a very, very poor job at attracting repeat clientele. Not surprisingly, they're all located in the heart of Hollywood on Hollywood Boulevard.

Hollywood Guinness World Records Museum -- Scale models, photographs, and push-button displays of the world's fattest man, biggest plant, smallest woman, fastest animal, and other superlatives don't make for a superlative experience. 6764 Hollywood Blvd., Hollywood. tel. 323/463-6433. Admission $11 adults, $8.50 seniors, $6.95 children ages 6-11. Sun-Thurs 10am-midnight; Fri-Sat 10am-1am.

The Hollywood Wax Museum -- Cast in the Madame Tussaud mold, the Hollywood Wax Museum features dozens of lifelike figures of famous movie stars and events. This "museum" is pretty cheesy, but it can be good for a cheeky laugh or two. A "Chamber of Horrors" exhibit includes the coffin used in The Raven, as well as a diorama from the Vincent Price classic The House of Wax. The "Movie Awards Theatre" exhibit is a short film highlighting Academy Award presentations from the past 4 decades. 6767 Hollywood Blvd., Hollywood. tel. 323/462-8860. Admission $11 adults, $8.50 seniors, $6.95 children ages 6-12, free for kids age 5 and under. Sun-Thurs 10am-midnight; Fri-Sat 10am-1am.

Ripley's "Believe It Or Not!" Museum -- Believe it or not, this amazing and silly "museum" is still open. Its bizarre collection of wax figures, photos, and models depicts unnatural oddities from Robert Leroy Ripley's infamous arsenal. Our favorites include the skeleton of a two-headed baby, a statue of Marilyn Monroe sculpted with shredded money, and a portrait of John Wayne made from laundry lint. Right. 6780 Hollywood Blvd. tel. 323/466-6335. www.ripleys.com. Admission $11 adults, $9.95 students and seniors, $7.95 children ages 6-12, free to children age 5 and under. Mon-Thurs 10am-10pm; Fri-Sat 10am-11:30pm.