13 Small Businesses That Succeeded Despite Objectively Flimsy Business Plans

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Ah, the strange and wonderful world of merchandise! We've all seen the usual suspects - t-shirts, mugs, and hats - but there are so many more products out there that are just as strange and bizarre. From selling dried up shrubs that roll around to selling bottles of fresh mountain air, the possibilities for making money are seemingly endless. In this list, we'll explore 13 of the most unusual ways that people are making money in today's world. 

From the luxury fruit parlor in Tokyo to the Norwegian mountain air being sold on eBay, these products are not only strange but often quite successful. And who could forget the furry fandom and their fantasy sex toys? Or Gregg Miller's Neuticles - silicone implants for male dogs?

So if you're looking for something different, something unique, or something just plain weird, then this list of 13 examples of bizarre yet successful merchandise is for you. Enjoy.

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Rolling in the dough.

NPR / NHM 

Breathe easy - for a price.

TNP 

Animal-made items for sale: Support the zoo.

Inquirer 

Fruit so expensive it's criminal.

Buzzfeed 

Dog Brew: For the discerning canine.

Forbes 

Half a million sets sold: Neuticles for dogs, because why not?

CNBC 

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