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In this episode of The Box of Oddities, things get combustible—literally. First, we unravel the baffling tale of New Zealand's 1931 exploding pants epidemic, where farmers' trousers mysteriously burst into flames thanks to one very misunderstood chemical. Spoiler: it’s not spontaneous combustion, but it is hilarious. Then, we pivot from pants to valor with the jaw-dropping story of Desmond Doss, the WWII combat medic who charged into hell without a weapon—saving 75 men on Hacksaw Ridge armed only with courage and a whole lot of faith.
Strap in for an explosive blend of history, mystery, and the wonderfully weird. From fiery farm fashion to a pacifist superhero, this episode delivers the kind of oddities you didn’t know you needed.
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By Kat & Jethro Gilligan Toth
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The Box Of Oddities Live Show Tickets Here!
In this episode of The Box of Oddities, things get combustible—literally. First, we unravel the baffling tale of New Zealand's 1931 exploding pants epidemic, where farmers' trousers mysteriously burst into flames thanks to one very misunderstood chemical. Spoiler: it’s not spontaneous combustion, but it is hilarious. Then, we pivot from pants to valor with the jaw-dropping story of Desmond Doss, the WWII combat medic who charged into hell without a weapon—saving 75 men on Hacksaw Ridge armed only with courage and a whole lot of faith.
Strap in for an explosive blend of history, mystery, and the wonderfully weird. From fiery farm fashion to a pacifist superhero, this episode delivers the kind of oddities you didn’t know you needed.
If you would like to advertise on The Box of Oddities, contact [email protected]
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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