There are many unusual tourist attractions in the U.S., but recently I heard of one that sounds both fascinating and depressing at the same time. There is a museum in Ann Arbor, Michigan, I understand, that has as its unofficial name, “The Museum of Failed Products.” Ponder that name for a few moments, “The Museum of Failed Products.”

The museum looks like a standard supermarket inside. However, all the items on the shelves are products that were taken off the market because nobody bought them.

I wonder why? Wouldn’t you want to buy Clairol’s Touch of Yogurt shampoo? Sounds yummy. Or Gillette’s “For Oily Hair Only” shampoo? Sounds like a great product. Or Pepsi’s AM Breakfast Cola, that was supposed to compete with coffee as a morning pick-me-up. And why didn’t we all get excited about C…