#638: Aerodynamic Shale

The Box of Oddities

John Elliott and Kat Walls

True Crime, Society & Culture, Comedy

4.9 • 2.9K Ratings

🗓️ 29 July 2024

⏱️ 52 minutes

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Summary

In this gripping episode of The Box of Oddities, we dive into a collection of astonishing stories that defy the ordinary. First, we meet Helen Collins, an 80-year-old who faced a high-flying crisis with sheer bravery and no flying experience. Discover how this incredible woman landed a plane under the most unexpected circumstances. Next, we unravel the mystique surrounding birthstones, exploring their ancient origins, hidden meanings, and the enchanting lore that has captivated humanity for centuries. Our journey then takes us underwater to the Baltic Sea Anomaly—a strange, enigmatic object that has puzzled scientists and conspiracy theorists alike. What is this mysterious formation, and why does it continue to spark debate? Finally, we confront the dark legacy of the Hanford Site in Benton County, Washington. From its pivotal role in the Manhattan Project to its current status as one of the most polluted places on Earth, we explore the history of this radioactive waste site and the ongoing efforts to manage its toxic remnants. Tune in for an episode brimming with intrigue, mystery, and unexpected twists that make The Box of Oddities a podcast unlike any other! The Box Of Oddities is sponsored by BetterHelp. Thinking of giving therapy a try? Visit BetterHelp dot com slash ODDITIES today to get 10% off your first month. If you would like to advertise on The Box of Oddities, contact [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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0:21.0	If you like this podcast, can we recommend another one?
0:24.8	It's called Big Picture Science.
0:26.9	You can hear it wherever you get your podcast and its name tells part of the story.
0:31.2	The Big Picture Questions and the most interesting research in science.
0:36.0	Seth and I are the host. Seth is a scientist.
0:39.0	I am Molly and I'm a science journalist and we talk to people smarter than us and we have fun along the way.
0:44.8	The show is called Big Picture Science and as Seth said you can hear it wherever you get your
0:48.8	podcasts.
0:51.5	What follows may not be suitable for all audiences, listener discretion is advised.
0:56.0	The world is full of stories.
1:00.0	Join Cat and Jethro Gilligan Toth for the strange, the bizarre, the unexpected.
1:10.4	As they lift the lid and cautiously peer inside the box of oddities.
1:17.0	Now it could be that this happened because I had been watching a lot of ghost hunter shows
1:25.0	specifically kindred spirits and you know they were doing a lot of EVPs and Spirit Box stuff and I'm lying in
1:39.1	bed it's I don't know it probably two three o'clock in the morning and just kind of a little bit awake a little bit asleep
1:48.8	And Alexa
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