“And Alexander wept, for there were no more worlds to conquer.”

That quote, from legendary villain Hans Gruber in Die Hard, often seems to emblematize the state of the anything-goes postmodern art world. From Andy Warhol’s Brillo Boxes and Yoko Ono’s apple to Jeff Koons’s basketballs-in-a-fish tank and Tracey Emin’s messy bed, it seems like the old opposition between art and life has totally broken down. Things have gotten pretty life-y in here.

Anything can be art—or can it? We’ve combed through art history and found some surprising omissions that will challenge everything you think you know about what art has become. Here, below, are 36 things that have never been used as art before, showing just how far we have yet to go.

1) .75 inch Entrapment Binder

2) All Living Things® Pet Halloween Devil Small Pet Costume

3) Barbie Fairytopia Mermaidia Bubble Vanity

4) Black Titanium Anodized 3-D Pot Leaf Barbell Tongue Ring

5) “Baxter” Bull Terrier Dog Mannequin

6) Beaded Decorated “Mazel Tov” Cake Server

7) Camouflage Pull-String Tank Piñata

8) Camo Skull Kit with Pedicles

9) Compact Booster Heater, Electric

10) Crossfit Proud Chest II Bra

11) Korg MA-1 Digital Metronome

12) Dinosaurs of North America Wall Map

13) Dried Meal Worms

14) Electric Can Opener With Built-in Bottle Opener And Knife Sharpener

15) Fairy Welcome Door

16) Heel Pincer

17) HoMedics® MyBaby™ SoundSpa® On-The-Go White Noise Machine

18) Idaho state flag

19) Giant Inflatable American Eagle

20) J-Crew Factory Intarsia Scottie Dog Sweater

21) Jigeasel—A Jigsaw Puzzle Easel for Comfort Seekers

22) Lid Organizer

23) Light-Up Funny Face Balls

24) Muse: The Brain Sensing Headband

25) Novelty Stylish Banana Phone Shell Case for iPhone 4/4S/5/5S

26) OUCH! Sex Swing

27) Pyramid Mooring Anchor

28) Skunk Valentine Cards from JustSkunks.com

29) Sky & Telescope Moon Globe

30) The SpongeBob Movie: Sponge Out Of Water Blu-Ray

31) Super Mole Poblano Ready to Serve Mole Sauce

32) Titan Xtreme™ Crossbow with Acudraw™

33) Uncontainable: How Passion, Commitment, and Conscious Capitalism® Built a Business Where Everyone Thrives by Kip Tindell, Chairman and CEO, The Container Store

34) Ultimate Luxury Class Bidet Seat

35) VHS Head Cleaner

36) Yoga Wheel

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