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The Mystery of the Somerton Man
10:03 - 17:22 (07:18)
A man found dead on a beach nearly 70 years ago still intrigues Australia and the world due to unclear circumstances surrounding his death and a cryptic note found in his pocket.
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The podcasters discuss the mysterious case of the Somerton Man, whose nonviolent death nearly 70 years ago still grips Australia and the world today.
10:03 - 11:29 (01:26)
Summary
The podcasters discuss the mysterious case of the Somerton Man, whose nonviolent death nearly 70 years ago still grips Australia and the world today.
ChapterThe Mystery of the Somerton Man
EpisodeSelects: The Baffling Case of the Body On Somerton Beach
PodcastStuff You Should Know
After World War II, there was a scarcity of resources leading to black marketeering and a lack of access to cars.
11:29 - 11:56 (00:26)
Summary
After World War II, there was a scarcity of resources leading to black marketeering and a lack of access to cars. Additionally, there was a significant amount of espionage happening during this time.
ChapterThe Mystery of the Somerton Man
EpisodeSelects: The Baffling Case of the Body On Somerton Beach
PodcastStuff You Should Know
An unidentified, well-dressed man was found dead on an Australian beach in 1948, and the circumstances surrounding his death remain a mystery to this day.
11:56 - 15:10 (03:13)
Summary
An unidentified, well-dressed man was found dead on an Australian beach in 1948, and the circumstances surrounding his death remain a mystery to this day. Possible espionage and black marketing connections only add to the intrigue of the unsolved case.
ChapterThe Mystery of the Somerton Man
EpisodeSelects: The Baffling Case of the Body On Somerton Beach
PodcastStuff You Should Know
The unidentified body of the Somerton Man was found with a half-burned cigarette and crossed feet against the seawall.
15:10 - 16:25 (01:14)
Summary
The unidentified body of the Somerton Man was found with a half-burned cigarette and crossed feet against the seawall. Despite a full autopsy, the cause of death remains unknown leading to numerous theories including poison or espionage.
ChapterThe Mystery of the Somerton Man
EpisodeSelects: The Baffling Case of the Body On Somerton Beach
PodcastStuff You Should Know
The comedians joke around while reading a man's autopsy report, with notable observations including enlarged internal organs and unusual pupil size and spittle.
16:25 - 17:22 (00:56)
Summary
The comedians joke around while reading a man's autopsy report, with notable observations including enlarged internal organs and unusual pupil size and spittle.