A Wolf With A Scalpel

The Box of Oddities

John Elliott and Kat Walls

True Crime, Society & Culture, Comedy

4.9 • 2.9K Ratings

🗓️ 9 December 2024

⏱️ 67 minutes

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Summary

The Box of Oddities: The Disappearance of Yara Gambirasio, Trophic Cascades, Witold Pilecki & Notre Dame Secrets In this episode of The Box of Oddities, we explore four extraordinary and mysterious stories. First, we investigate the chilling, bizarre, and puzzling disappearance of Yara Gambirasio, whose case continues to haunt investigators. Then, we uncover how a simple shift in an ecosystem—known as a trophic cascade—can have massive and unpredictable effects on the planet. Next, we journey into history, highlighting the heroic life of Witold Pilecki, a man who actually broke into Auschwitz and became a symbol of selfless resistance. Finally, we uncover a fascinating discovery beneath the Notre Dame cathedral—an astonishing find that sheds new light on the history of this iconic structure. The Box of Oddities is a whirlwind of dark mysteries, natural wonders, and heroic feats that will leave you questioning everything! 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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0:26.7	Welcome to True Spies.
0:29.0	The podcast that takes you deep inside the greatest secret missions of all time.
0:34.6	Suddenly out of the dark that's appeared in Laughan.
0:36.6	You'll meet the people who live life undercover.
0:39.3	What do they know?
0:40.3	What are their skills?
0:42.3	And what would you do in their position?
0:44.3	Vengeance felt good.
0:46.3	Seeing these people pay for what they'd done felt righteous.
0:50.3	True spies from Spyscape Studios, wherever you get your podcasts.
0:57.2	What follows may not be suitable for all audiences.
1:00.0	Listener discretion is advised.
1:02.5	The world is full of stories.
1:07.6	Join Cat and Jethro Gilligan Toth for the strange, the bizarre, the unexpected, as they lift the lid and cautiously peer inside the box of oddities.
1:23.8	Well, so far, we're tied in our elevator race competition.
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