"Is that really Champagne you're drinking?" Uncover the fascinating history and intricate process that led to the protection and recognition of products like Champagne and Roquefort Cheese as a national treasure.

Then, Jethro transports you to the lush landscapes of Brazil, where a bizarre and chilling story unfolds—the tale of the "Mysterious Men in the Lead Masks." Discover the eerie details surrounding the deaths of two Brazilian men found wearing lead masks on a hillside and the cryptic messages they left behind. Could it be a secret cult, extraterrestrial encounters, or something even more sinister? The Box of Oddities team explores the many theories and unearths the unsettling truth behind this puzzling case.

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