Weirdest eBay auctions, Despite eBay's recent ban of magic spells, plenty of bizarre items are still available for your bidding pleasure. From an oddly shaped corn flake to an X-ray of a duck, we're taking a look at some of the popular site's more memorable auctions.
Justin Bieber's hair
When it was listed: March 2011
The Biebs not only surprised fans when he ditched his signature 'do (see photos); he also surprised this talk-show host when he gave her a lock of his hair to sell for charity (which one?)
Grandma for sale
When she was listed: October 2009
A 10-year-old girl (from where?) shocked her family when she listed her "annoying and moaning," but "very cuddly," grandmother for sale on eBay. What happened to the auction?
Scarlett Johansson's used tissue
When it was listed: December 2008
The under-the-weather actress (see photos) sold a tissue she used during an interview with this talk-show host and donated the proceeds to charity (which one?).
Illinois-shaped corn flake
When it was listed: March 2008
Two sisters (from where?) had to work around eBay's food rules (how?) when they listed their oddly shaped snack on the site.
X-ray of a duck's stomach
When it was listed: May 2006
California bird researchers (where?) used their X-ray of an "alien head" in an injured duck's stomach as a way to raise funds for their work.
How much did the X-ray sell for? | See a close up of the "alien head"
NFC Championship hot dog
When it was listed: February 2006
Bidding on a $5 hot dog from the NFC Championship game (who won the game?) crept higher and higher (how high?) before finally being bought by an online casino company.
Michael Jackson's license
When it was listed: December 2005
This 1980s-era go-kart license photo shows just how much the King of Pop's looks changed over the years (see photos). Who bought the license?
Brad Pitt & Angelina Jolie's air
When it was listed: June 2005
The couple now known as Brangelina was walking the red carpet for the movie where they reportedly fell in love when an enterprising seller "captured" the famous duo's air molecules in a "celebrity jar."
Virgin Mary grilled cheese
When it was listed: November 2004
A Florida woman believed she saw the Virgin Mary in a grilled cheese sandwich and 10 years later decided to cash in on her holy discovery. How did it stay mold-free?
World's largest Cheeto
When it was listed: March 2003
A Navy petty officer (stationed where?) became a media sensation when a bidding frenzy ensued over his giant Cheeto cheese puff. How big is it?

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