
The COD
A Curated Daily Digest of Oddities, Curiosities & Unusual Fascinations
CURIOSITY OF THE DAY
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The COD will be off exploring the infinite abyss until October 30th. Please grave rob from our older articles until then. 🎃
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Phrenology Heads
Phrenology heads are fascinating relics left behind by a long-discredited pseudoscience of studying the landscape of the skull, aka skull readings, where it was thought bumps and indentations could reveal personality strengths and weaknesses.
Bat Choker
Wear this real Java pipistrelle Bat Choker and be the center of attention everywhere you go.
Scrying Mirrors
Gaze into the mysterious reflective surfaces of a scrying mirror and gain powerful new insights and inspiration through this ancient divination practice.
Alien Invasion Figurines
These hilarious alien invasion figurines in various poses are perfect for anyone looking to add a unique conversation piece to their home or garden.
Oyster Shell Art
Explore the intricate and curious creativity of oyster shell art by artists from around the world.
Mummified Gnome
This mummified gnome is a one-of-a-kind handmade art piece based on the legends of the Tomte in Sweden.
Unique Marionette Puppets
Curious and unique marionette puppets by artists from around the world.
Skeleton Keys
Open a door to the past with these curious antique skeleton keys and modern-made recreations.
Alligator Art
May 29th is National Alligator Day, and we’re sharing some cool and unique alligator art to celebrate this curious reptile that has been in existence for over 150 million years.
Owl Pellet Dissection Kit
For ultra-curious nature lovers, this owl pellet dissection kit will allow you to safely investigate the remains of what owls swallow whole, which can be everything from small insects to reptiles, rodents, and fish depending on the species.
Miniature Dioramas
Check out these fantastically unique miniature dioramas by artists from around the world.
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.