Published on 18/10/2019 by Any Business.Com.Au

6 of the strangest businesses you've never heard of

Most businesses are pretty run of the mill. After all, what sells better than common goods and services that everyone needs? Not much.

So we decided to take a look into some of those 'not-so-normal' businesses that have managed to carve out a unique niche for themselves.

Check out our list of 6 of the most unusual businesses out there.

Edible shoes

Apparently, edible shoes are a thing. While most companies that make edible shoes are also in the business of producing more conventional fare, edible shoes are a large enough market that a quick Google search reveals dozens of results. Most of these tasty, toe-tapping treats are made of chocolate.

The gift of potatoes

Potato Parcel writes custom messages on potatoes and delivers them to anyone. Nothing gets your message across like it hand written and delivered via potato.

Serious bootlegging effort

The Beerbelly sells products that help you creatively hide alcoholic beverages, like a flask disguised as a hairbrush and a pouch for holding liquor that conveniently goes around your torso and looks like – you guessed it – a beer belly. Other products are available on this website as well, like a flask that looks like a bottle of sunscreen and a sports bra (The WineRack) with beverage pouch inserts and a straw.

Not so free hugs

We all need a hug sometimes. Thankfully, things like cuddle parties exist. Cuddle Party does more than just hold on to you; they also teach you skills for creating boundaries and connections.

After opening with a welcome circle and learning some basic skills, the floor opens to freestyle cuddling. Cuddle Party's services are available in various places in the United States, Europe, Canada and Australia.

You're not keeping that chair are you?

You can purchase one-of-a-kind furniture through Ugly Furnitures. A group of guys who always wanted to own their own business chose to go into furniture-making, and they have come up with some truly creative (and handmade) pieces, all of which they claim are ugly. You won't find quality like this anywhere else.

The gift that keeps on giving

Bad breakup? Good sense of humour? Have enemies, but you're not quite ready to hire a hitman? Dirty Rotten Flowers is for you. This business sends bouquets of dead, rotting flowers to your not-so-loved ones.

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