15 Most Bizarre Things From The Past That Will Haunt You In The Present

 Scott James

1. This was how people in 1800s disciplined themselves.

For some religious reasons, this ascetic man put on a metal grid around his neck to deprive himself of the physical pleasure of lying down.

2. A grizzly bear chair from a grizzly bear hunter.

Seth Kinman was not only famous for his hunting skills, he was also notable for selling chairs that were made from grizzly bear skin just like this one, which he gave to President Andrew Johnson in 1865.

3. Ever wonder what bone cancer really looks like?

This human skull shows what bone cancer literally looks like. While this may appear odd, it's beautiful to witness a thing from the past that truly opens our eyes.

4. Is this what corset can really do to your body?

The image on the right shows the normal rib cage of a human body while the one on the left is a clear picture of a deformed rib cage after many years of wearing corset.

5. Intricate dentistry work back in 2,000 BCE.

This intricate dentistry work discovered in the mouth of an Egyptian mummy is definitely one of the brilliant discoveries from the past.

6. This mask can protect an executioner from being cursed.

This mask from Germany was worn by an executioner during the early days. Back then, it was believed that prisoners on a death row could pass a curse and this was thought of for protection.

7. These Incan skulls show us how brain surgery was done during their civilization.

These ancient Incan skulls display how brain surgery was performed during their civilization. The hole was created to remove the unhealthy part of the brain and a metal was used to cover it after the process.

8. Kiwis have the largest egg to body weight among birds.

Kiwis can live for 25-50 years. They are endangered and have the largest egg to body weight among any birds.

9. Mark McCloud has thousands of LSD tabs, just ask the DEA.

Mark McCloud created a museum inside his Victorian home where thousands of LSD tabs are framed and displayed for the viewing purposes of tourists.. This is also the same reason why the DEA officials had him arrested several times.

10. You won't believe who wore these masks.

During the widespread of plague, doctors wore these masks to protect them from being infected with the disease. How creepy!

11. Victorian artifical left arm, circa 1885.

Because 1800s was an era when warfare attacks humanity, it caused more amputation than any of us can imagine. Look at this Victorian artificial arm circa 1885. It was made of brass and steel.

12. Rich people can pretend to be poor in South Africa's Shanty Town Resort.

Wealthy tourists can enjoy the Shanty Town Resort's slum-themed reservation where they get to experience a short-stay in an informal settlement. It has electricity, water, heated floors and most of all, internet access. That's certainly a unique way to pretend to be poor.

13. This tear catcher proves that it's possible to collect your tears.

The Victorian era was definitely one of the weirdest period to live in based on its traditions, which includes the wealthy catching all the tears they cried during a funeral. The collected tears will then be placed in the loved one's tomb.

14. The glow worms in Waitomo Cave, New Zealand can explain this enchanting phenomenon.

This Waitomo Cave found in New Zealand turns into an enchanting paradise at night as thousands of glow worms light up the darkness.

15. Burial ground for witches found in Italy.

The remains of two women believed to be witches were found buried in Italy for 800 years. But the most peculiar thing is that no one was able to explain how one of them got 7 nails stuck in her jaw and their dresses were also nailed to the ground.