#546: Ancient Atoms And Problematic Portraits

The Box of Oddities

John Elliott and Kat Walls

Society & Culture, True Crime, Comedy

4.8 • 3K Ratings

🗓️ 5 June 2023

⏱️ 33 minutes

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Summary

Step into the world of intriguing and offbeat curiosities in this episode of the Box of Oddities. We're opening the box to dive into two compelling topics, a fascinating journey that will take you from ancient philosophers' wisdom to a modern artist's courage. We begin with a mind-bending exploration of ancient atomic theory, first conceptualized over 2,000 years ago. How did the ancients envision concepts laying the groundwork for our current understanding of quantum physics? We trace this miraculous scientific evolution and delve into the parallels and contrasts with contemporary physics. How could advanced concepts of atomic structures, quantum mechanics, and the nature of matter have been understood 2,000 years ago? Then, we switch gears to bring you the remarkable tale of Sarah Biffon, an artist who never let her physical challenges define her. Born with no arms, Sarah defied the odds and carved out a successful career as a revered portrait artist. Her inspiring story is a testament to the power of resilience and determination. We discuss how she created stunning works of art and earned international respect. This episode is a compelling reminder of humanity's enduring ability to innovate, understand, and overcome. Whether you're a science enthusiast, an art lover, or an admirer of compelling stories, this Box of Oddities episode has something for you. Join us as we uncover the extraordinary in the ordinary! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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0:00.0	Many involved in crypto saw Sandbankman Freed as a breath of fresh air from the usual Wall Street buffs.
0:05.1	But in just one month, his crypto exchange would collapse. From Bloomberg and WonderRecomes
0:10.0	Spellcaster, a new six-part docuseries about the wild rise and fall of FTX and its founder
0:15.2	Sandbankman Freed, listen to Spellcaster on Amazon Music, or wherever you get your podcasts.
0:20.0	Hi, I'm Lindsey Graham, the host of WonderRease Podcast American Scandal.
0:23.9	Our newest series looks at the Kids for Cash Scandal, a story about two judges who stood
0:29.0	accused of making millions of dollars in a brazen scheme that shattered the lives of countless
0:33.9	children. Listen to American Scandal on Amazon Music or wherever you get your podcasts.
0:39.6	The world is full of stories. Stories of the strange, the bizarre, the unexpected.
0:48.6	Join Cat and Jethro Gilligan Toth as they lift the lid and cautiously peer inside
0:56.8	the box of oddities. Are you okay? Have you recovered? You were so emotional. We went to see the little
1:06.0	little mermaid over in Disney Springs, the new one. We had to sit through the closing credits so
1:13.9	that no one would see you cry. I even covered for you. I said she just she got popcorn salt
1:19.8	in her eyes. All allergies to salt, salt allergies. Salt eyes. Yo, you know how it is with the old
1:26.4	salt eyes. Yeah, I do. First of all, yes, I loved it. It was very nostalgic for me. There were a few
1:32.5	moments that just delighted the crap right out of me. But also, and we had talked about this,
1:39.3	it was my dad's birthday, who has passed, and he was the one that took me to see the little
1:44.8	mermaid originally. At the end, when she knows she's going to be missing her dad, it was all just a
1:52.4	lot all at once. Also, I love Sebastian. I'm feeling a little weepy because I can't get under the
1:59.7	sea out of my head again. Yeah, you got up this morning while I was making coffee, I was listening to
2:06.4	the scuttle butt, one of the new songs in the movie, and you just were shaking your head.
2:13.4	Oh, good. That's going to be there all day. That and I want you by savage garden has been just
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