We all have a collector’s streak! Whether it’s sugar packets, soda cans, stamps, coins, butterflies, or mugs, chances are you’ve collected something at some point. However, not everyone collects normal things… Today, we’re counting down seven collections that are downright bizarre.

1 – Belly Button Lint

Don’t even get us started on how weird this collection is! We’re talking jars and jars of belly button lint, labeled and dated. And we’re not kidding – this collection is even recognized by the Guinness World Records! Graham Barker, a librarian by profession, has been collecting his belly button lint for 33 years and holds the record for the largest collection of navel lint in the world… Let’s hope he’s the only one!

2 – Nicotine Gum

Barry Chappell is a guy who, like many others, wanted to quit smoking. And, as you know, there are many methods to help people quit: patches, therapy, nicotine gum, and more. Barry opted for the gum and, on a flight, didn’t have anywhere to dispose of the used pieces, so he started rolling them into a ball in his hand… and never stopped! This guy has been collecting used nicotine gum for years, and his ball now weighs over 80 kg! The good news is that, despite the bizarre collection, Barry did manage to quit smoking and is now nicotine-free! Well, kind of…

3 – Inflatable Dolls

Can you imagine sharing your home with around 250 inflatable dolls? Just ask Bob Gibbins and his wife Lizzie, a couple who collect, dress, and take their inflatable dolls for walks. Bob started this collection when he was buying toys for his kids, and he swears he never used the dolls for, ahem, adult purposes. He considers them all part of the family. And we mentioned Lizzie’s name because she helps her husband grow their collection of silicone figures. What kind of collections are these, anyway?

4 – Socks And Footwear

Dug Gaines is a sexologist and a pioneer in foot fetish research. He’s also the founder of The Foot Fraternity, a website that’s all about foot fetishism. So, what does he collect? Used socks and footwear! If you visit The Foot Fraternity’s website, you can even buy used socks from various adult performers and find over 40 years’ worth of foot-related erotic content…

5 – Celebrity Hair

From feet to hair, we’re moving on to John Reznikoff’s collection, which is all about collecting hair – but only from famous people. As weird as this collection may seem to us, the collector has hair from people like Albert Einstein or Marilyn Monroe! How did he get it? We don’t know, and we don’t want to ask…

6 – Toaster Collectors

Now, let’s introduce you to Jens Veerbeck, a 49-year-old German who owns hundreds of different toaster models! And the best part? He’s not selfish – he has an online museum where you can see his entire collection. Because, let’s be real, collections are more valuable when shared, right? You don’t even have to go to Germany to see the museum – it’s all online, and you can check it out here! Whether or not it’s a bizarre collection, it’s still interesting to see the evolution of a simple kitchen appliance over the years.

7 – Burnt Food

We had to end with a truly bizarre collection! If you’ve ever burnt your food, you could’ve sent it to Deborah Henson-Conant, the founder of the Burnt Food Museum! The museum was founded in the late 1980s, and today, you can even start your own burnt food museum franchise! On a side note, Deborah Henson-Conant is also a harpist who had an album nominated for a Grammy in 2007. Not even the best artists in the world are immune to having a weird taste in collectibles…

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Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What is the weirdest collection on this list?

A: That’s subjective, but we think the belly button lint collection takes the cake.

Q: Can I start my own burnt food museum?

A: Yes, according to Deborah Henson-Conant, you can start your own burnt food museum franchise.

Q: Is The Foot Fraternity a real website?

A: Yes, The Foot Fraternity is a real website, and it’s dedicated to foot fetishism.