10 Of The Most Bizarre Museums That Actually Exist

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Although museums have a reputation for being stuffy old places that children are dragged along too in order to learn, they have modernized in the last decade to make use of new technology. This has allowed museums around the world to create interactive displays and shows that teach visitors about the wonders of the universe, from how stars are born to what the prehistoric world of dinosaurs actually looked like.
However, not every museum has such a bold premise. Some have been created to inform people about rather strange aspects of the world or in order to celebrate the life of an odd individual. These museums don’t spend millions of dollars and don’t have expansive facilities but they do have a huge dedication to their subject matter, even if it is a little bit crazy.

The Kansas Barbed Wire Museum

Located in La Crosse, Kansas, this museum is dedicated entirely to barbed wire. The facility aims to teach people about the many different types of barbed wire and explain the influence the material has had on the history of the United Sates thanks to its use on the prairie. The Kasans Barbed Wire Museum has been running continually since 1970 and now displays more than 2,000 different samples.

The Museum of Broken Relationships

This award-winning museum began life as a travelling collection of items from failed relationships that had been donated. Eventually, the organizers were able to secure a permanent building in Zagreb, Croatia, where they now display a series of personal belongings along with descriptions about their importance and how they were involved in a doomed relationship. The museum hopes to encourage discussion of the fragility of human relationships and the factors that can contribute to their downfall.

Icelandic Phallological Museum

In case you are not entirely sure what the second word in the Icelandic Phallological Museum means, it is referring to the phallus – which is more commonly known as the penis. That’s right, Iceland has a museum dedicated entirely to penises. It is home to more than 215 individual sex organs from various creatures that live on both the land and in the sea. It even has a special section that focuses on whale penises.

Momofuku Ando Instant Ramen Museum

The Momofuku Ando Instant Ramen Museum was set up to celebrate instant noodles and their inventor Momofuku Ando. The Japanese businessman was responsible for creating instant noodles, instant ramen and Cup Noodles during his lifetime and their huge popularity has made both him and the food culturally important in the country. The Osaka based museum offers a history of the food, a biography on Ando and offers visitors the chance to make fresh noodles for themselves.

Sulabh International Toilet Museum

Set up by Sulabh International, a human rights group that aims to reform environment sanitation and waste management, the Toilet Museum is a facility that houses different types of toilets from around the world. Some of the exhibits date back to 3000 BC, showing the evolution of sanitation technology, showing exactly how far it has come to make toilets safer and more hygienic.

British Lawnmower Museum

As you might have guessed from the title, the British Lawnmower Museum is a place to celebrate the history of the lawnmower. It was set up by former racing driver Brian Radam and has become one of the authorities on vintage garden equipment, providing parts and advice to anyone interested. As well as housing a large collection of antique lawnmowers, the museum also has a detailed history of the machines.

The Mutter Museum

Originally set up to allow for further biomedical research and to educate the public about medicine and anatomy, the Mutter Museum is now more of a collection of medical oddities and unusual specimens. Included in the exhibit are examples of antique medical instruments, the tallest skeleton in North America, and wax models showing the human body and its internal workings. It also displays some strange items such as the tumor removed from President Grover Cleveland and some tissue from the thorax of John Wilkes Booth.

The Museum of Bad Art

The Museum of Bad Art was originally founded in 1993 with the aim of showing the world the worst pieces of artwork ever created. It has two separate locations in Dedham Square and Somerville in Massachusetts with a collection of more than 400 individual pieces and describes itself as “the world’s only museum dedicated to the collection, preservation, exhibition and celebration of bad art in all its forms.”

Avanos Hair Museum

The Avanos Hair Museum is rather strange on a number of different levels. Firstly, it is a museum that contains hair samples from more than 16,000 women from around the world. Secondly, it is located in an underground cave and the hair is willingly cut off from the visitors to be hung on the wall along with the name and address of the person donating the sample. Each year, owner Chez Galip chooses 10 pieces of hair at random and offers the women free pottery classes and a chance to stay in his guesthouse free of charge.

Good Vibrations Vibrator Museum

The Vibrator Museum in San Francisco has only been open for a few years but has already seen a huge numbers of visitors. Like many other entries on this list, it aims to tell the history of its subject matter and display examples of early vibrators. According to the museum, the sex toys were one of the first electrical machines ever created, with the original design dating back to 1869. It contains samples of early vibrators that were so large they had to be carried in a suitcase.

10 Of The Strangest Competitions Ever Created

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Most of the competitions that you will have competed in, attended, or even seen on television will have been of games that are common throughout the world. It might be contests that involve card games such as poker and bridge or even professional sports tournaments that see players and teams battle it out to see who is the best.
Not all competitions, though, feature established sports and games. They can actually be made up of strange activities that you would never have guessed people do competitively, just like the ones included on this list. Even more remarkable is the popularity of these apparently unusual competitions, which routinely see hundreds or even thousands of people take part.

World Worm Charming Championship

Originally founded in 1980, the World Worm Charming Championship has grown to become a large annual event, with hundreds of people taking part. The aim of the competition is to see who can entice the most worms to the surface in 30 minutes using just a pitchfork. Those taking part will then do their best to collect as many worms as possible, with the current record set at a staggering 511 worms.

World Gurning Championship

Gurning is the act of distorting your face to create a strange or funny facial expression and it was a popular pastime in many rural areas of England. In fact, many small villages would hold gurning competitions to see who could pull the best expression. It should come as no surprise then that there is a World Gurning Championship that takes place every year. The event sees competitors putting their heads through a horse collar and contorting their features in the most imaginable ways possible.

World Pea Shooting Championships

Pea shooting is something that most people only did when they were in school whey they tried to fight off boredom by firing small pieces of chewed up paper through a straw. In the English village of Witcham though, pea shooting is a serious business that involves those taking part trying to score as many points as possible by hitting targets. Entrants use extensive modifications to be as accurate as possible, including laser guides.

Baby Crying Contest

Most parents try to stop their babies from crying but in the annual baby crying contest at the 400-year-old Nakizumo festival those taking part have to do the exact opposite. The competition is open to student sumo wrestlers and they must attempt to make their child cry as quickly as possible, with the winning baby announced to be the healthiest. The contests can often see more than 100 babies and their fathers taking part and if they don’t cry within a short time a referee will enter the ring and make loud noises to try to frighten them.

Facial Hair Competition

With facial hair becoming ever more fashionable, it is little wonder that there is an official competition to see who can grow the best beard. The World Beard and Moustache Championships has thousands of people taking part, with competitors trying to style their facial hair to be as unique and attractive as possible. Those involved take the championships very seriously and have even managed to create replicas of the Golden Gate Bridge and other famous structures with their beards.

World Sauna Championships

The World Sauna Championships have been held in Finland every year since 1999. The event challenges those taking part to sit in a sauna in an upright position for as long as possible, while water is continuously added. Because of the danger posed by the 110 degrees Fahrenheit temperature, every competitor has to sign legal waivers that stop them from being able to sue the organizers in case of injury.

Nettle-Eating Championships

For the vast majority of people, nettles are something that should be avoided at all costs. They cause painful rashes and are generally unpleasant. Some people, though, actually seek out the harmful plant and attempt to eat as much as possible in an hour at the Nettle-Eating Championships. Based in Dorset, England, the competition sees people from around the world travelling to take part. Unfortunately, entrants are only allowed to use one thing to help ease the pain, they can drink as much beer as they like as they chomp down the nettles.

Air Guitar Championships

Although pretty much every person who has listened to a rock song will have performed air guitar at some point in their life, very few people take their performance seriously enough to actually compete against others. For those that do, the place to be is at the Air Guitar Championships in Finland. The officials rules say that entrants can use an acoustic or electric air guitar but no real instruments must be used at any time and backing bands can’t take part.

Rock Paper Scissors Championships

The World Rock Paper Scissors Society, an organization that was set up to promote Rock Paper Scissors and standardize the rules, has created a number of tournaments in recent times. The most famous is the International World Championship that has even been shown live on television through Fox Sports Net. Other event are held around the world, with the most popular being the UK Championship. The competitions essentially put all the contestants into a knockout tournament where they progress if they beat their opponent a set number of times.

Midget Throwing Contest

Midget Throwing, otherwise known as Dwarf Tossing, is a type of competition that has mainly only been practiced in Australia. The events see dwarves dressed in padded Velcro suits and thrown by those taking part, with competitors trying to achieve the greatest possible distance. The contests have remained controversial as some believe that they are offensive to dwarves, although others argue that it can be an essential source of income for those that take part.

10 Of The Most Expensive Items In The World

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There are a few notable designers, engineers, architects, chefs, and more that, basically, have the ability to print money with their products. If you have an excess of cash, then owning any one of these ten overly-expensive items could cement the fact that you’re more powerful and well off than anyone else in the entire world. It’s both sickening and a little exciting, mostly because owning something like this could be a dream come true. Here are ten of the most expensive items in the world.

Chess Set: Charles Hollander

This chess set features 320 carats of black and white diamonds adorning the chess pieces on these luxurious sets. However, only seven of these have ever been created in the world. The cost of this chess set is upwards of $600,000.

Car: 1962 Ferrari 250 GTO

The 1962 Ferrari 250 GTO quickly became the most expensive car in the world after it was sold at auction to a private collector within the United Kingdom. The classic sports car cost this man $35 million to acquire, and he probably doesn’t even drive it.

Camera: Susse Freres Daguerreotype Camera

The Susse Freres daguerreotype camera, which dates back to 1839, was sold at an auction in 2007. It is thought to be one of the oldest commercially built cameras in the entire world, and will set you back $775,000.

City: Tokyo

If you could buy an entire city, then Tokyo would be the most expensive. For now, though, rich folks can simply invest in real estate in the area, which costs $1,200 per square meter. Three of the most expensive cities are within Japan, it would appear.

Jeans: Spin Jeans By Damien Hirst

Spin Jeans by Damien Hirst, which is a bit of a multicolored mess of clothing, was only created and sold a total of 8 times throughout history. These extremely rare jeans go for $27,000.

Cellphone: iPhone 3GS Supreme Rose by Stuart Hughes

People line up for the most recent iPhone all the time. Every year, in fact. However, this is one pricey gadget that can only be acquired by the most extravagant of individuals. That is because it costs a grand total of $2.97 million.

Domain Name: Insure.com

Back in 2009, QuinStreet, a California based marketing firm, purchased the Insure.com domain name. It went down in history was the most expensive domain name ever created; costing $16 million to purchase. That has since been surpassed, though, with insurance.com costing a whopping $35.6 million.

Drawing: Raphael’s Head Of A Muse

Many of us draw in our spare time, but Raphael managed to create a masterpiece when he was simply bored. This drawing, Raphael’s Head of a Muse, was thought to only sell for an estimated price of $20 million at an auction, but ended up going for $47.9 million at Christie’s London.

Parking Spot: Manhattan

Built within an eight-story condominium building at 66 E, 11th St in downtown Manhattan, this parking space costs the owner $1 million. This price tag is six times the price of a single family home within the country.

Sculpture: L’Homme Qui Marche (Walking Man)

The most expensive piece of artwork to ever sell at a public auction, the Walking Man managed to push past Pablo Picaso’s Boy with a Pipe. The sculpture sold for $104.3 million.

10 Extreme Uses For Everyone's Favorite Soda: Coca-Cola

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Coca-Cola may top the charts as one of the world’s favorite soft drinks, but the uses that are beyond drinking can be a tad extreme. A lot of people around the world have discovered the syrupy, brown soda can be used to do a lot of things, including growing flowers and loosening the bolts on a vehicle. That is a bit more than just extreme. Imagine, the liquid that can dissolve rust is going into your stomach every time you pop open a can of Coca-Cola. Here are 10 uses for the can of soda in your fridge.

Fertilizer

Coca-Cola has been found to improve the overall quality of compost for growing vegetables, fruits, and flowers. Just add in a can to the mixture and you’re good to grow.

Loosening Bolts

If you find yourself with a bevy of rusted bolts, whether it is on a piece of machinery or a vehicle, simply pour some of the soda over the bolts. The soda will begin to eat away at the material, so you can remove the bolts later that day.

Defrosting Windshields

Anyone who lives in the north, specifically where there is a lot of cold weather, should know defrosting a windshield is a painful, annoying process. Pour some Coke over the window and you can see out of it in no time at all. Just make sure you wash it off after as it may leave sticky residue.

Hair Curler

You probably read that headline and thought to use the can of Coke and wrap it around the hair on your head. But no, instead simply pour some flat coke on your hair and within minutes you can rinse it off and you’ll be left with curly hair.

Moisturization

When you need to have clear, fresh looking skin, most people just go to a beautician or buy an over-priced product. Instead, use flat coke combined with your favorite moisturizer to ensure your skin appears brighter and smoother.

Car Batteries

Much like rusted bolts, a car battery that has seen a long life can be a pain in the butt to take care of. Pour just a little bit of Coca-Cola on the battery to erode the rust and bring it back to life.

Swimming Pool Cleaner

Instead of hiring an expensive agency, simply pour two liters of coke into your pool and then let it filter out naturally with the pump. The water will be clear before you know it.

Vintage Photographs

These days, it is almost impossible to print out a vintage photograph. Thankfully, you can take a normal photo and simply dip it into a bowl of coke, letting it soak for a moment. Upon the picture drying, the vintage look will be accomplished.

Removing Gum

In the odd chance that you get gum stuck in your hair, most people simply cut it out with a pair of scissors. Instead, take a can of Coca-Cola and pour it over the spot. The cola will work its magic, allowing the gum to be removed with ease.

Fading Hair Dye

When dyeing your hair, sometimes things can go wrong and it turns out too dark. If that happens, pour some coke over the area and the color will lighten up perfectly.

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10 Bizarre Plastic Surgery Procedures That Are Incredibly Popular

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The popularity of plastic surgery has grown immensely over the past few decades. Millions of people have had procedures done to themselves so that they look prettier or younger, usually involving the removal of excess skin and fat or even having breast augmentations. These are just typical cases of plastic surgery though, there are many different types that have come into fashion because of a new trend or craze, leading to a huge demand for surgeons to carry out unusual operations on their patients.

Eyelash Transplants

Like many other forms of plastic surgery, the eyelash transplant was originally developed as a way to help burn victims who couldn’t grow back their eyelashes. The procedure is now available to anyone who can afford it. It involves taking hair from your head and implanting it into the eyelids, although the hair will continue to grow and will need to be cut regularly to ensure it remains at the proper length.

Grin Lift

The grin lift is an operation that is almost exclusive to the older generation as it attempts to fix a problem created by aging. As a person goes through life, the corners of their mouths begin to drop and it can look as if a person is frowning when they actually are not. The entire process includes cutting out portions of the skin above the mouth to lift it up, leaving a perkier smile but also visible scars.

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10 Ridiculous Bra Ideas That Are Somewhat Creative

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The creativity of worldwide designers never ceases to amaze as they try to push forward fashion standards and provide a futuristic alternative for today’s clothing. As wearable tech is becoming more ingrained in our everyday lives and our clothes start to take different shapes and forms, so does our lingerie. Protecting the most private parts of our bodies, underwear is also our most intimate clothing. However, these designers have provided females with 10 sexy, ridiculous and extremely creative ideas for bras, which you may or may not find quite disturbing.

Luminescent Bra

Designed by French design house Lumigram, these tops have luminous fibers in them that make your chest glow in beautiful colors. With replaceable batteries that will light up the bra for more than 12 hours, these tops are perfect for a late night party as well as a relaxing and sexy evening with your loved one.

Gas Mask Bra

Winning the Ig Nobel Prize for her creation, Dr. Elena Bodnar of Hinsdale, Illinois thinks not only about the beauty of the lingerie, but human safety as well. In case of emergency, this bra splits into two perfectly usable gask masks – one for your loved one and one for you.

Golf Putting Green Bra

For those who are not only playful in the bed, but want a true sports experience, Lingerie maker Triumph International Japan has the perfect bra concept. Designed to appeal to golfing enthusiasts and called the ‘Nice Cup in Bra,’ this lingerie can quickly be turned into a 1.5-meter-long putting mat with a built-in speaker, that shouts ‘Nice shot’ whenever someone sinks a putt into one of the cups.

The Chopstick Bra

Triumph International Japan has a lot of crazy ideas. If you believe eating is a better past-time than playing golf, then this Chopstick bra is the perfect option for you or your loved one. Designed to promote the use of reusable chopsticks, this bra will not only enhance your looks, but help save the planet at the same time.

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The Solar-Powered Bra

If you are one of those people that has a dozen of spare batteries for their smart devices and you are still not able to keep them charged, then this solar-powered bra by Triumph is a thing you might consider buying. The design concept has a mini bulletin board installed, as well as a pad where you can put your favorite drink with a built-in straw, so you can cool down in the hot summer, while charging your devices and look quite disturbing while you do so.

The Golden Bra

If you want to show off your wealth, but a golden Apple Watch just doesn’t cut it, then this bra is the perfect choice for you. Made with real gold, this expensive lingerie only costs $1.9 million.

The Goldfish Bra

If you are an animal rights activist and you just want to keep your pets close to your heart, while enhancing your cleavege, you might consider this crazy bra idea. Having two nylon water tanks, this bra definitely has some life in it.

The Diamond Bra

If gold is not your thing, but you still want to show people that you are worth more than them, then be sure to check out this diamond-engraved bra. Worth approximately $1.35 million this bra has more than 2500 little diamonds and while it might not cover your chest perfectly, due to its design, it will definitely make you look sexier.

The Coke Cans Lingerie

Made only using coke cans, this provocative lingerie is a part of an underwear line made by artist Ingrid Goldbloom. made only from recycled coke cans from one of her beach trips, this piece of art will make any blacksmith blush.

The Wedding Chastity Bra

Those who want to wait until their wedding before removing their underwear, Triumph International has created the perfect lingerie. Called the Konkatsu Bra, this underwear was made in order to bring attention to Japan’s struggle with low birthrates. The wearer has the option to set the LCD panel with the amount of time until their wedding. When engaged they can put the engagement ring into the special little heart between the cups and ‘Here Comes The Bride’ will play as a pen and a stamp seal from the side pocket of the bra appear for the couple to fill out their marriage licence application.