The COD
A Curated Daily Digest of Oddities, Curiosities & Unusual Fascinations
CURIOSITY OF THE DAY
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Adopt the Remains of a Rescue Rat
Adopt the cremated remains of a rescue rat - for real - and give a once-living rat a new home in the afterlife.
Octopus Art
Octopuses have long been the subject of fascination and intrigue for artists all over the world. Some have taken the depiction of these curious eight-limbed creatures to a whole new level by creating unusual and unique pieces that further embody their mysterious nature.
Raven Skull Jewelry Box
This raven skull is more than just a beautiful oddities collectible. It opens into a curious jewelry box to store your favorite accessories.
Ostrich Egg Art
The curious tradition of ostrich egg art dates back to the 5th Millennium BC, with artists from around the world still keeping the tradition alive today.
Vintage Curiosity Bear
This vintage curiosity bear maybe isn’t the kind you want to snuggle up with, but we love him all the same.
Alien Creatures by Cocoon Toy
These delightfully unique alien creatures by Cocoon Toy are handmade in Ukraine and are so special they deserve their own animated series.
Real Animal Brain Slides
These vintage glass sides feature preserved crosscuts of real animal brains.
Preserved Animals
Preserved animals are transformed into art, exampled by this Chinese Water Dragon turned witch.
Insect Art
Check out these curious insect art pieces from around the world that range from humorous to chilling.
Cane Toad Coin Purse
This coin purse was once an actual living cane toad, an invasive and poisonous toad native to South and Central America.
Dried Leech
This dried leech in a glass tube is just one of many fascinating specimens available from oddities and curiosities seller Curiotorium.
Sphynx Cat Deathcast
Take a closer look at the incredible detail on this silicone deathcast of a real sphynx cat by Stockton Skulls.