Cursed Objects: Some Things Should Never Be Touched
Fringe Beyond Limits
May 18
Cursed Objects: Some Things Should Never Be Touched
Cursed Objects: Some Things Should Never Be Touched
Fringe Beyond Limits
May 18
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.
The hosts discuss various cursed objects, starting with the Hope Diamond, whose curse is likely fabricated, and Ötzi the Iceman, where deaths are dismissed as coincidence. They cover Busby's Stoop Chair, James Dean's Porsche 'Little Bastard,' and the Crying Boy paintings, debunking the latter as a myth. The Delphi Purple Sapphire is seen as a fiction writer's creation, while the Myrtles Plantation Mirror's phenomena may be due to oxidation. Online oddities like a mummified monkey's paw and a Dybbuk box are explored, along with the Tallman bunk beds, where carbon monoxide is a possible explanation. The Woman from Lem statue and Bassano Vase are analyzed for inconsistencies, and the eBay haunted painting is debated for psychological impact. The hosts conclude that while some objects may carry negative energy, many are sensationalized, and the real power is in the stories we tell.
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Deep-fried Twinkies and glazed donut hamburger buns.
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I wouldn't risk owning one.
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The curse appears broken at the Smithsonian.
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The mushrooms could have prevented various causes of death
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No accounts of deaths before the 20th century
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The car caused accidents and then vanished mysteriously.
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The myth was debunked by fire brigades
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The curse was likely fabricated by a fiction writer.
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45:27
A witch succubus summoning service for $56
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The Tallman bunk beds are a famous cursed object from the 1980s.
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The curse killed families, not owners.
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Owners reportedly died suddenly, leading authorities to bury it.
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The painting is said to cause tragic deaths and moving figures.
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Do objects hold power or stories do?
