Possibly the Weirdest Corner Shops in the World

Wed, Sep 10, 2008

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Bored with the high street shops? Looking for somewhere different to spend your hard-earned cash? Like to be disturbed and confused? Then check out the weirdest shops in the world:

Taxidermy shop

Deyrolle, a taxidermy shop, has got to be the most bizarre outlet in Paris, freaking out anyone who walks by. Opened in 1831 by entomologist Emile Deyrolle, the shop has become a favorite haunt of the rich and famous, and budding scientists.

Viktor & Rolf

Design moguls Viktor & Rolf obviously like playing with your head; their store in Milan looks as if it’s been flipped entirely on its head, with chandeliers adorning the floor and chairs on the ceiling.

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Linda McCormick - who has written 130 posts on Environmental Graffiti.

Linda is a writer and editor, currently based in London. Growing up in N Ireland, she craved sunnier climes so set off around the world, forever chasing the sun. On her travels she discovered she was much more passionate about the environment than she realised – although never quite got the whole tree-hugging thing – and has always had a penchant for the unconventional and creative side of life, so working at Environmental Graffiti suits her just fine.

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