#549: Penguins In My Shoes

The Box of Oddities

John Elliott and Kat Walls

Comedy, Society & Culture, True Crime

4.8 • 3K Ratings

🗓️ 15 June 2023

⏱️ 37 minutes

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Summary

Join us for the chilling mystery surrounding the ancient mummy known as Otzi, the Iceman. Unearthed from the icy depths of the Ötztal Alps, this 5,300-year-old relic presents an intriguing puzzle. Discover the strange and unexplained events that have occurred since Otzi's discovery and the perplexing notion of a curse that may befall those who come into contact with this frozen enigma. As Kat and Jethro examine the chilling evidence, they'll navigate the realms of archaeology, folklore, and the supernatural to shed light on the secrets held by this ancient time traveler. Next, prepare to be captivated by the astonishing tale of Beatriz Flamini, a woman who spent an unfathomable 500 days buried beneath the earth. Imprisoned in a grave-like pit, her plight becomes a testament to the endurance of the human spirit and the mysterious powers that lie dormant beneath our feet. Journey with our hosts as they uncover the events leading up to Beatriz's underground experiment, the psychological and physical challenges she faced during her ordeal. The Box of Oddities invites you to join them on a dual expedition of enigmatic proportions, exploring the lingering curse of an ancient iceman and the astonishing resilience of Beatriz Flamini buried deep within the earth. Prepare to have your mind stretched and your curiosity piqued as these stories transport you into realms of mystery, wonder, and the extraordinary. Step inside the box, and unlock the secrets that lie within. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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0:00.0	So before we start,
0:01.2	can is there something you'd like to tell the class?
0:05.4	I made a mistake.
0:07.6	I had, because we were talking about the inventors with the lesser known inventions,
0:12.3	and I had something for Benjamin Franklin.
0:14.7	And then at the very last minute, I found something else, the mechanical bull thing.
0:20.8	And I was so excited because I was like, this is so much better than the thing I originally had.
0:25.9	And I was like, still pulling it up as we started recording.
0:29.5	And I did not do my due diligence.
0:32.4	So there is no such thing as Ben Franklin's steam powered mechanical bull,
0:37.2	not as far as I know.
0:38.7	Damn it.
0:39.3	Well, in this episode of The Box of Audities,
0:41.6	I'm going to talk about the curse of the ice man.
0:44.7	And I'm going to share the very real story of Beatrice Flamini and her 500 days in a cave.
0:52.6	That's coming up on The Box of Audities.
0:54.4	If it's weird, we talk about it.
0:56.5	And sometimes it's true.
0:58.6	Hi, I'm Lindsey Graham, the host of Wondries Podcast American Scandal.
1:02.2	Our newest series looks at the story of OxyContin,
1:05.3	a popular painkiller that helps spur an epidemic of addiction and drug abuse,
1:09.7	in which prompted a broad campaign to hold the pharmaceutical industry accountable.
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