#623: It Will Melt Your Eyeballs
Welcome, Freaks, to another mind-bending episode of The Box of Oddities. Join Kat and Jethro as they unearth the most bizarre and extraordinary tales from the annals of history and beyond. In today's eclectic journey, we delve into four distinct oddities that will leave you questioning reality. First up, prepare to be mystified as we unravel the enigma of King Umberto's doppelganger. Explore the uncanny tale of a ruler who encountered his own mirror image with eerie consequences. Could it be a case of mistaken identity or something far more inexplicable? Tune in to find out! Then, journey back to World War II as we recount the ingenious tactics of Nils Boer, who outwitted the Nazis using something known as "The King's Water." Discover the extraordinary lengths one man went to in order to deny the Nazis from looting his laboratory. But our odyssey doesn't end there. Brace yourselves for a spine-chilling exploration of the haunted history lurking along Shades of Death Road. From ghostly apparitions to unsolved mysteries, this infamous stretch of asphalt holds more than its fair share of dark secrets. And finally, prepare your palate for a culinary adventure like no other as we uncover some of the world's most eccentric dining establishments. From dining with snakes to feasting inside a giant tree, these peculiar eateries redefine the meaning of "dinner with a twist." So, grab your headphones and join us as we embark on another unforgettable journey through the weird and wonderful on The Box of Oddities podcast. Don't forget to rate, review, and subscribe for your weekly dose of the extraordinary! 🎩✨ #Oddities #WeirdHistory #Podcast #BizarreTales #KingUmberto #Nazis #ShadesOfDeathRoad #EccentricDining If you would like to advertise on The Box of Oddities, contact sales@advertisecast.com http://www.airwavemedia.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices