The Creepiest Artifacts in Museums Around the World

Two-Headed Kitten

This two-headed kitten was full of wonders when it was born in 1948. Now, it's displayed at the ON at Fife Museum in the UK. The kitten was born in Nairobi. 

Skin-Bound Book

This little display actually has a gruesome backstory. The object on the left is the scalp of William Corder, also known as the Red Barn Murderer. He died over 200 years ago. The book on the right is a book bound by the skin on his back. Why someone did this is unknown. 

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Post originally appeared on Upbeat News.