The Creepiest Artifacts in Museums Around the World

Not Just An Axe...

This looks like it's just an ax, but it's actually not your ordinary ax. In fact, it's a historical ax! This was used by the county executioner between the years of 1770 and 1866. It helped execute 88 people. It's now hanging in Sweden's Västernorrlands Museum. 

Model Eye

These little wax moldings were actually used by medical students back in the late 1800s. An artist would create multiple different eye conditions for medical students to train with. This was purchased from a Parisian firm and put in a museum. It currently resides in the Mütter Museum along with other models. 

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Post originally appeared on Upbeat News.