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Cursed Objects: Some Things Should Never Be Touched

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Cursed Objects: Some Things Should Never Be Touched

Fringe Beyond Limits

May 18
Fringe Beyond Limits

Fringe Beyond Limits

May 18
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On this episode of Fringe Beyond Limits, the hosts explore alleged cursed objects—ordinary items rumored to bring tragedy or misfortune. They discuss famous tales and artifacts, from the Hope Diamond and Otzi the Iceman to Busby’s Chair, James Dean’s Porsc...

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In this episode of Fringe Beyond Limits, the hosts delve into the world of allegedly cursed objects, exploring the legends and lore behind items said to bring misfortune. They examine famous artifacts like the Hope Diamond, Ötzi the Iceman, and Busby's Chair, questioning whether the power lies in the objects themselves or the stories we attach to them.
03:44
Deep-fried Twinkies and glazed donut hamburger buns.
09:19
I wouldn't risk owning one.
14:35
The curse appears broken at the Smithsonian.
18:29
The mushrooms could have prevented various causes of death
22:56
No accounts of deaths before the 20th century
23:42
The car caused accidents and then vanished mysteriously.
27:02
The myth was debunked by fire brigades
35:10
The curse was likely fabricated by a fiction writer.
45:27
A witch succubus summoning service for $56
46:33
The Tallman bunk beds are a famous cursed object from the 1980s.
49:41
The curse killed families, not owners.
53:16
Owners reportedly died suddenly, leading authorities to bury it.
57:20
The painting is said to cause tragic deaths and moving figures.
1:00:48
Do objects hold power or stories do?

Chapters

Intro and Nose Itch
00:00
Tonight’s Cursed Objects
05:12
The Hope Diamond Legend
11:07
Ötzi and the Mummy Curse
15:09
Busby’s Deadly Chair
19:39
James Dean’s Little Bastard
23:42
The Crying Boy Panic
27:00
The Amethyst of Woe
31:46
Myrtle’s Haunted Mirror
35:39
Tallman Bunk Beds Haunting
46:33
The Woman from Lem
49:34
The Bassano Vase Curse
53:15
The Haunted eBay Painting
57:20
Museums of the Macabre
1:00:48

Transcript

Frank: Every team, every topic, everywhere. Breanna: This is Belief. Frank: To another episode of Fringe. Breanna: Beyond limits. Frank: Hi, guys. Breanna: My nose itches. Frank: Hi, Hi, Hi. What's going on?