257. Australia: The Mystery of the Somerton Man

In today’s Australian-themed World Cup episode, Tom leads us through the incredible true story of the Somerton Man, a murder mystery that involves an Adelaide Beach, Persian poetry, and unexpected marriage. All will be revealed…
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[@pingac07]

What a great story...I didn't know Juicy Fruit chewing gum was that old 😅.

[@davidw4987]

Adelaide with a population of about 1.4m is Australia's fifth largest city after Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane and Perth.

[@ToothpikcOriginal]

What a fantastic episode :D

[@Ggaspar771]

The actual fact is that he was an amateur football player / AKA - Soccer player ( Legs and feet -explained). He did bet on horses which is the actual number on the paper for betting, and he was a hairdresser trainee. He moved to a family member's house to make a fresh start, while he moved, he also did contraband of tobacco, which was typical at that time. Even if you moved from one state to another in the same country. The clothes were offered by a family member's friend, hence forward the reason the labels were removed. It was passed on, by a passed on, therefore the necessity to remove the labels, because in the old days people did type their names on their clothes. Now the reason he died and the poem, those are still unclear. Death will always be a mystery… people, on the other hand are very transparent.

[@ModellingforAdvantage]

Great episode

[@capatheist]

Juicy fruit and extra gum are in every single service station in australia, always has been since I can remember, I’m 36

[@benscaro7666]

Two words: Bogle Chandler