The Creepiest Artifacts in Museums Around the World

Stillborn Conjoined Twins

One day, medical staff at an undisclosed hospital found a jar with conjoined twins inside. After inspecting them, they figured out that the twins had been stillborn. No one at the hospital had a clue as to who they were or why they were left in a medical closet, but they knew that they couldn't just lay them to rest. Instead, they opted to give the twins the attention that they deserved and donated them to the Mütter Museum. 

Wax Mannequin Gone Wrong

This poor wax child got some unwanted facial reconstruction over the years. The mannequin was left in the attic of an old building in Germany for decades before it was found. It was laying face down on the floor, which is why the forehead and nose are flat! Apparently, it got a little too hot in the attic. 

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Post originally appeared on Upbeat News.