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Join us for a thrilling exploration in this episode of The Box of Oddities, where we uncover the enigmatic Tulli Scrolls, rumored to be ancient Egyptian documents that detail the sighting of UFOs in the skies of antiquity. What secrets do these scrolls hold, and why have they eluded historians for so long? Next, we journey to the haunted hills of Curtea de Argeș, nestled on the southern slopes of the Transylvanian Alps. This historic site boasts a chilling past filled with legends of vampires, tragic love stories, and architectural marvels. What lurks in the shadows of this storied land? In a fascinating twist of science and technology, we delve into the groundbreaking discoveries that reveal uncanny similarities between DNA and computer code. What does this mean for our understanding of life itself? Are we simply biological algorithms, or is there something more profound at play? Finally, we discuss the quirky world of eggcorns—those amusing malapropisms that arise from a mishearing or misinterpretation of phrases. From “for all intents and purposes” to “for all intensive purposes,” we’ll laugh our way through the linguistic misadventures that often leave us scratching our heads. Join us for a captivating mix of history, science, and a touch of humor in this week’s episode of The Box of Oddities! 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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