The Creepiest Artifacts in Museums Around the World

Evidence of Dematillomania

Dermatillomania is a compulsive disorder where people pick at their skin. This cannister is from a woman who compulsively picked at the skin on her feet. She saved it all and donated it in 2009. 

Human Large Intestine

This is an actual human intestine that's stuffed with paper product. It was donated in 1892 after the medical patient suffering from the enlarged intestine passed away. It represents congenital aganglionic megacolon... Aka, chronic constipation. 

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The More You Know

  • The FDA estimated that the average American eats a pound of insects every year.
  • Human remains were a common ingredient in medicine until the 20th century.
  • Humans shed 18 kg of skin in their lifetime.
  • Some tumours can grow teeth and hair.
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Post originally appeared on Upbeat News.