#644: Bookstore Cramps

The Box of Oddities

John Elliott and Kat Walls

True Crime, Society & Culture, Comedy

4.9 • 2.9K Ratings

🗓️ 9 September 2024

⏱️ 53 minutes

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Summary

Welcome to The Box of Oddities! In this episode, Kat and Jethro dive into the strange and often bewildering corners of history and human experience. First, they explore a bizarre belief from medieval times: Did people really think witches could steal your penis? Find out the surprising truth behind this peculiar fear that gripped minds centuries ago. Next, they uncover the fascinating discovery of Dark Oxygen. Is this mysterious find a boon or a bane? Join them as they unravel the implications of this enigmatic substance and its potential impact on our understanding of the cosmos. Then, prepare for a mind-bending journey into the realm of Exploding Head Syndrome. What causes this startling phenomenon where people experience loud noises or flashes of light during sleep transitions? Kat and Jethro delve into the science and stories behind this perplexing condition. And finally, they shed light on the quirky Mariko Aoki phenomenon, exploring why some individuals suddenly feel the urgent need to use the restroom when browsing through a bookstore. Discover the curious theories and personal anecdotes surrounding this uniquely peculiar experience. Tune in as Kat and Jethro serve up another episode packed with oddities, mysteries, and unexpected insights into the weird and wonderful world around us! 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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0:00.0	Hello lover of things to go bump in the night this is Dan Cummins and I'm
0:03.5	Lindsay Cummins and we co-host the paranormal horror podcast Scared to death
0:07.6	are shadow people real what about demonic possessions poltergeist activity do you
0:12.2	believe in ghosts male malevolent entities?
0:14.4	Are aliens real? Could you be abducted?
0:15.8	We don't know, but what we do know is that we have over 230 episodes of stories on
0:21.0	our podcast, Scared to to death exploring all of the
0:23.8	possibilities. Each week we share several supposedly true stories that have been
0:27.8	gathered from around the world and submissions from our own fans of
0:30.7	allegedly true tales. Curious about the paranormal?
0:33.6	Just like a spooky story, do you need more fear to fuel you through your long work days?
0:39.1	Come join us.
0:40.1	New episodes of Scare to Death are released every Tuesday night.
0:43.4	Listen, wherever you get your podcasts, we hope you end up Scared to Death.
0:47.6	If you're fascinated by the darker sides of humanity, join us every week on our
0:57.3	podcast serial killers, where we go deep into notorious true crime cases.
1:03.6	With significant research and careful analysis, we examine the
1:07.4	psyche of a killer, their motives and targets, and law enforcement's pursuit to stop their spree.
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1:21.4	What follows? Day.
1:24.0	What follows may not be suitable for all audiences,
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