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The Box of Oddities

#640: Down For Taters

The Box of Oddities

John Elliott and Kat Walls

True Crime, Society & Culture, Comedy

4.92.9K Ratings

🗓️ 12 August 2024

⏱️ 49 minutes

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Summary

Join hosts Kat and Jethro for a mind-bending journey into the bizarre and extraordinary. In this episode, explore the captivating story of the Pig-Faced Lady of Regency London, a mysterious figure who captivated the public imagination. Discover the latest revelations from ancient dental plaque found on Neanderthal skulls, revealing surprising insights into their diet and health. Plus, delve into the strange and ingenious ways animals have evolved to defend themselves in the wild. From camouflage masters to bizarre adaptations, uncover nature's most fascinating survival strategies. Tune in for a blend of history, science, and the downright peculiar on The Box of Oddities! If you would like to advertise on The Box of Oddities, contact [email protected] 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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Transcript

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0:00.0

If you're fascinated by the darker sides of humanity, join us every week on our

0:07.8

podcast serial killers, where we go deep into notorious true crime cases.

0:14.0

With significant research and careful analysis,

0:17.0

we examine the psyche of a killer, their motives and targets,

0:21.0

and law enforcement's pursuit to stop their spree.

0:25.0

Follow serial killers wherever you get your podcasts

0:28.0

and get new episodes every Monday. I'm an art curator who also teaches art history to engineers.

0:43.0

And I'm a filmmaker and author who loves movies.

0:46.0

And every week we use three random prompts from our trusty algorithm chants

0:50.0

that will help us come up with weekly topics to tell each other about,

0:52.8

whether it be an artwork, a movie, a book, a TV show, a Broadway show,

0:56.9

or even a pop culture event.

0:58.3

So listen in every week to join us, two good friends who aren't going to apologize

1:02.2

for excitedly talking about the

1:03.4

things that we love. What follows may not be suitable for all audiences,

1:07.4

listener discretion is advised. The world is full of stories.

1:15.0

Join Kat and Jethro Gilligan Toth for the strange,

1:20.0

the bizarre, the unexpected, as they lift the lid and cautiously peer inside the box of oddities.

1:30.6

Just fumble your phone.

1:34.0

We are so together today.

1:37.0

Yeah, we are a little discombobbled.

1:40.0

I think the scientific term is,

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