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#632: Foreign Language Syndrome, Circus Catastrophe, Human Remains Rx, and Smuggled Oddities
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Join hosts Kat and Jethro for an extraordinary journey through the bizarre and intriguing. In this episode of The Box of Oddities, discover the mysterious phenomenon of Foreign Language Syndrome, where individuals mysteriously begin speaking in a foreign tongue. Delve into the haunting history of the Hammond Circus Train Wreck, a tragic event shrouded in mystery and eerie tales. Explore the controversial and macabre practice of using Human Remains in medicinal treatments throughout history, from ancient rituals to modern controversies.
But that's not all—brace yourself for unbelievable stories of the strangest things people have attempted to smuggle across borders, from exotic animals to priceless artifacts. Each topic will leave you questioning the boundaries of belief and the depths of human curiosity. Tune in for a whirlwind of oddities that will both fascinate and astound!
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813 episodes
Manage episode 425257340 series 2355173
Join hosts Kat and Jethro for an extraordinary journey through the bizarre and intriguing. In this episode of The Box of Oddities, discover the mysterious phenomenon of Foreign Language Syndrome, where individuals mysteriously begin speaking in a foreign tongue. Delve into the haunting history of the Hammond Circus Train Wreck, a tragic event shrouded in mystery and eerie tales. Explore the controversial and macabre practice of using Human Remains in medicinal treatments throughout history, from ancient rituals to modern controversies.
But that's not all—brace yourself for unbelievable stories of the strangest things people have attempted to smuggle across borders, from exotic animals to priceless artifacts. Each topic will leave you questioning the boundaries of belief and the depths of human curiosity. Tune in for a whirlwind of oddities that will both fascinate and astound!
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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