Skulls Unlimited International considers itself as "the world's leading supplier of osteological specimens." The company collects both human and animal skeletal remains, "strips them of tissue" with the help of dermestid beetles, "sanitizes them and sells them." Patrons can also ship their specimens to Skulls Unlimited to be cleaned.MSNBC/AP: Where ‘how greasy a human is’ is part of the job (November 1, 2006)
According to an Associated Press article, Skulls Unlimited receives most of its business from "museums and educational groups." As of 2006, the company had reportedly prepared around 500,000 skulls since it was established in 1986.MSNBC/AP: Where ‘how greasy a human is’ is part of the job (November 1, 2006)
In 2006, Skulls Unlimited was featured in an episode of Dirty Jobs on the Discovery Channel.YouTube Video: Skulls Unlimited on Dirty Jobs (Time: 6:39)
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