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The Box of Oddities

John Elliott and Kat Walls

Comedy, Society & Culture, True Crime

4.8 • 3K Ratings

🗓️ 30 November 2023

⏱️ 32 minutes

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Summary

Get Your Friends Into The Box And Win A Free Years Membership To The Inner Circle Of Freaks! Welcome back to another intriguing episode of "Box of Oddities," the podcast that explores the weirdest and most fascinating stories from history and beyond. In today's double-feature episode, we'll be serving up two tantalizing tales that will leave you both horrified and bewildered. First up, prepare to be shocked as we delve into the macabre history of the "1590 Bone Bread." Discover the horrific story of how human bones found their way into bread during a time when survival and superstition intertwined in the most gruesome way possible. Unearth the unsettling details and mysteries surrounding this eerie chapter in culinary history. But that's not all! We'll also take you on a journey to the eccentric world of British laws with our second segment. Ever wondered why it was once illegal for certain individuals not to wear a hat in Britain? Probably not, but it happened! Join us as we uncover the strange and hilarious reasons behind a peculiar law that once dictated what you could (or couldn't) wear on your head. Join hosts Kat and Jethro as they unravel these bizarre and bone-chilling tales, all while adding their signature humor and charm to the mix. Whether you're a seasoned Box of Oddities listener or a newcomer, this episode promises to keep you entertained, informed, and slightly bewildered. Tune in to "Box of Oddities for Bone Bread and Bizarre British Hat Laws and enjoy a strange ride through history's weirdest corners. Don't forget to subscribe, rate, and review to help us spread the oddity! If you would like to advertise on The Box of Oddities, contact sales@advertisecast.com http://www.airwavemedia.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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0:00.0	This episode is brought to you by Delive a rule because anything goes this Christmas. Yes, even sprouts on a pizza or gravy on sushi.
0:10.0	The rules are, there are no rules. Have a cantonese on Christmas Eve or a
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0:37.0	smoking sweet and subtle spice. Epic flavor, epic crunch, epic eats, because only the real McCoy's tastes like the real McCoy's.
0:50.0	What follows may not be suitable for all audiences?
0:53.0	Listen or discretion is advised.
0:55.0	The world is full of stories.
0:59.0	Stories of mysteries.
1:02.0	Of curiosities, oddities,
1:05.0	of oddities.
1:08.0	Join Cat and Jethro Gilligan Toth
1:12.0	for the strange, the bizarre, the unexpected, as they lift the lid
1:19.2	and cautiously peer inside the box of oddities.
1:24.7	Just before we started recording, Cat was talking about how displeased she is with her
1:30.4	most recent haircut.
1:31.4	I think it looks great. I really am glad that you like it.
1:34.8	That's two haircuts in a row that you've not been happy with. She described it this way.
1:39.8	It reminds me of the time I had the worst haircut ever.
1:43.8	It's not that it's not a good haircut, it's just not what I wanted.
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