• #645: A Very Provocative Snowman

  • Sep 16 2024
  • Length: 1 hr and 4 mins
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#645: A Very Provocative Snowman

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  • Join Kat and Jethro for a journey through the quirkiest corners of history on this episode of The Box of Oddities! Discover the taste of 3,000-year-old honey and other astonishing ancient artifacts that defy time. Then, travel back to the miracle of 1511 in Brussels, where an unexpected event sparked a city-wide frenzy of demonstrations against the throne using little more than snow. Next, unpack the bizarre history behind the iconic Waldorf-Astoria hotel, from its extravagant beginnings to its storied guests and infamous incidents. Finally, brace yourself for the wild tale of the Great Watermelon Riot of 1856, when juicy fruit sparked a riotous upheaval in the streets of Panama. Tune in for these tales and more, where every twist and turn reveals another layer of the strange and extraordinary. Don’t miss out—subscribe now to The Box of Oddities! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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