The Creepiest Artifacts in Museums Around the World

Wax Figure Of a Scabies Mite

Thankfully, this is not the true size of a scabies mite. But, it is accurate in what they look like, which is pretty terrifying! Scabies is  is an infestiation of these little mites that burrow and lay eggs in people's skin. 

Shrunken Heads Hangin' Out

Most "shrunken heads" aren't true, traditional shrunken heads. The traditional shrunken heads are ancient traditional techniques of the Jivaro Indians from Northern Peru and Southern Ecuador. The heads were usually made from enemies who died on the battlefield and kept as trophy's. 

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The More You Know

  • The hottest chili pepper in the world is so hot it could kill you.
  • Mike the Headless Chicken was alive for 18 months after being decapitated.
  • We all have teeny tiny mites living on our eyelashes.
  • During mummification, Ancient Egyptians removes the brain through one of the nostrils.
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Post originally appeared on Upbeat News.