#569: A Non-Existant Pig Farm

The Box of Oddities

John Elliott and Kat Walls

Comedy, Society & Culture, True Crime

4.8 • 3K Ratings

🗓️ 24 August 2023

⏱️ 32 minutes

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Join us in this episode of *The Box of Oddities* as we uncover the haunting truths behind **The Willard Asylum for the Chronic Insane**, a place shrouded in darkness and secrets. Delve into the disturbing stories of those who resided within its walls and the controversial practices that transpired. From forgotten identities to heart-wrenching tales, we unravel the enigmatic past through an extraordinary discovery in its abandoned attic. We then venture to the misty shores of **Loch Ness** to unearth the **Haunted History of Boleskine House**. Nestled amidst the haunting beauty of the Scottish Highlands, Boleskine House has a legacy steeped in mysticism, occultism, and paranormal encounters. Hear the whispers of the past as we delve into the enigmatic life of its former owner, Aleister Crowley, and the otherworldly occurrences that have plagued this mansion for decades. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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1:26.0	What follows may not be suitable for all audiences. Listen to discretion is advised.
1:32.0	The world is full of stories, stories of mysteries, of curiosities, of oddities.
1:45.0	Join Pat and Jethro Gilligan-Toth for a strange, the bizarre, the unexpected,
1:54.0	as they lift the lid and cautiously peer inside the box of oddities.
2:02.0	Well, today is my birthday, and I received what I would consider to be one of the best gifts that a man could ever ask for.
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