The Strange Effect

Would you wait in line for hours to smell something terrible?

No? Then you might be missing out.

The corpse flower can take years to bloom, but when it does, expect a crowd. Botanic gardens usually get a handful of visitors on a normal day. But the corpse flower can attract thousands.

This unusual plant has a prehistoric look and a horrible odor — which is the main draw. The aroma is described as a "deathlike stench,” “a hint of dumpster,” and “rotting flesh.” Yet people line up around the building and make special T-shirts. 

Often the weirdest experience becomes the most memorable one, so don't rush to remove the strange parts in your work. 

Sometimes the flaw is the main attraction.