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The Box of Oddities

John Elliott and Kat Walls

True Crime, Society & Culture, Comedy

4.9 • 2.9K Ratings

🗓️ 2 December 2024

⏱️ 61 minutes

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Summary

Join Kat and Jethro as they dive into four bizarre stories that will leave you questioning reality. First, meet Michael Malloy, the man who survived multiple attempts on his life during the Great Depression—his resilience will astound you. Then, journey back to 1838 to discover Henriette d'Angeville, the first woman to successfully climb Mont Blanc, defying the odds and the expectations of her time. Next, hear the chilling story of Jane Stewart, who dreamed of the 9/11 attacks one day before they happened, sparking questions about premonitions and the supernatural. Finally, explore popcorn's strange and often forgotten history—how this beloved snack rose to fame in unexpected ways, from ancient times to modern-day cinema. Join us for an episode filled with mystery, history, and the unexplained, all with the signature Box of Oddities twist of humor and curiosity! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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0:00.0	The creators of the popular science show with millions of YouTube subscribers comes the
0:03.9	Minute Earth podcast. Every episode of the show dives deep into a science question you might not even
0:08.7	know you had, but once you hear the answer, you'll want to share it with everyone you know.
0:12.9	Why do rivers curve? Why did the T-Rex have such tiny arms? And why do so many more kids need
0:18.6	glasses now than they used to? Spoiler alert, it isn't screen time.
0:23.2	Our team of scientists digs into the research and breaks it down into a short, entertaining explanation, jam-packed with science facts and terrible puns.
0:30.9	Subscribe to Minute Earth wherever you like to listen.
0:34.2	Are you interested in the parts of history that remain a mystery? Do you want to learn more about the historical myths and misconceptions used to prop up false belief today?
0:45.5	I'm Nathaniel Lloyd. In my podcast, Historical Blindness, I delve into all of these topics, sharing puzzling tales from the past, and examining hoaxes,
0:55.4	conspiracy theories, and misremembered events that provide insight into modern politics and religion.
1:02.5	New episodes every two weeks.
1:04.2	Find historical blindness on most podcast players and platforms.
1:09.4	What follows may not be suitable for all audiences.
1:12.6	Listener discretion is advised.
1:15.2	The world is full of stories.
1:20.2	Join Cat and Jethro Gilligan Toth for the strange, the bizarre, the unexpected,
1:28.3	as they lift the lid and cautiously peer inside
1:33.3	the box of oddities.
1:36.3	One, two, three, beep-paw-pooh,
1:39.3	bea-paw, biao, biao, piao, piao!
1:42.3	Those are some unique vocal exercises.
1:45.0	So the day after Thanksgiving, Black Friday, Kat and I are cleaning up the Thanksgiving debris.
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