All you need to set up a business is an idea. Indeed an idea can change your life. But when its bizarre and still a hit with the masses, you know you've struck gold. Here's a list of such eccentric businesses that made millions for their owners.

Million Dollar Homepage

Alex Tew created the Million Dollar homepage in 2005 with a grid of 1000x1000 pixels,$1 for each pixel. This unique idea received immense press coverage and Alex earned a little more than a million in a few months with the last slot sold for$38100.

Longcroft Cat Hotel

Longcroft came up with a luxury five star hotel for cats. This venture got so successful that the outlets multiplied.

Excuse note for absence

The Excused Absence Network came up with excuse notes for$25 each that offers loads of excuses to miss work or school.

Poop-scooper.com

Desperate to make money for his family, Matthew Osborn realised there were about 1 lakh dogs in the 15 mile radius of his home. He came up with the idea of a poop scooping business that cleans up after the dog for the owner. Although a slow start, the business eventually took off and osborn employed seven people and fleet of six trucks serving 700 clients.

Doggles

Dog goggles is what they sell. With the increasing media coverage and demand, the business expanded and added a host of other accessories for the pet.

Sympathy Food

Sympathy Food delivers comfort food to the grievers in the US. Instead of shipping a home cooked meal to someone far away, all one needs to do is place an order and the organization takes care of it.

Wuvit Microwaveable Pillows

Pillows made out of corn sewed in cloth provide a comforting heat when microwaved. Kim Levine started with creating pillows for her kids and later realising its potential, she established a business.

Pet Rock

Yes, a rock - it was Gary Dahl's idea of a perfect pet. A loyal pet that needed no special attention, care or maintenance. This pet came in box with an instruction manual on caring and training tips. Started in 1975, the company made$15 million in the first six months itself.

Hangover Helpers

People to call post a hangover, they come with breakfast burrito and gatorade and clean every room of the place where the party happened for you.

J&D Foods

J&D foods fulfilled a bacon lover's dream wit their range of bacon flavoured products. The company sells mayonnaise, popcorn, croutons, lip balms and Mmmvelopes(envelopes) – all bacon flavoured.