#579: Worst Game Show Ever

Join us in a world where the peculiar reigns supreme in episode #579 of the Box of Oddities! This time, we're unearthing the bewildering and oftentimes hair-raising tales of bizarre medical devices and practices from history. Have you ever heard of an ether frog or an anti-masterbation machine? We're dissecting the stories behind these and more as we explore the lengths humanity has gone in the name of medicine. In the second half of our episode, we're traveling back to the cobblestone streets of Victorian England to unravel the layered meanings behind being labeled a 'Spinster.' Discover the societal pressures, expectations, and stigmas faced by unmarried women during this era. Learn about the resilient ladies who defied conventions and forged paths of independence and how the term ‘spinster’ evolved over time, weaving a fascinating tale of societal norms and rebellion. The contents of this Box contain the following ingredients: Bizarre Medical Devices, Historical Medical Practices, Victorian Spinsters, Box of Oddities, Unusual History, Weird Tales, Strange Practices, Victorian Era, Historical Women, Society and Norms, Unearthed Curiosities, Spinsterhood, Medical History, Peculiar Tales, Historical Oddities. Uncover the mysteries of history's strangest practices and societal norms! Subscribe to Box of Oddities and don’t miss an episode of unearthed curiosities. Leave a review and share your thoughts on Victorian Spinsters and Bizarre Medical Devices! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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The Webby Award-winning “Box of Oddities" is a podcast that delves into the strange and mysterious aspects of our world, exploring topics ranging from bizarre medical conditions to unsolved mysteries, and from paranormal phenomena to strange cultural practices from around the world. With a focus on oddities, curiosities, and the macabre, each episode is a journey into the unknown, where hosts Kat and Jethro Gilligan Toth share their love for unusual stories and inject their humor and commentary. From the strange history of medical practices to chilling true crime stories, to natural (and unnatural) events, "The Box of Oddities" satisfies your thirst for the weird and the unusual, offering an informative and entertaining look into the dark and mysterious corners of our world. JIMMY KIMMEL, ABC-TV says, "Should you be the type who has an interest in weird stuff, this is a fun thing to allow in your head!"  “Truth is stranger than fiction, and the Box of Oddities is the strangest of all!” -SLUGGO, SIRIUS XM LITHIUM “Kat & Jethro wring humor from bizarre, macabre and perplexing places.” -BOSTON MAGAZINE