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Alvin Shipwreck Starts Pole Sitting
- Aloysius "Alvin Shipwreck" Kelly became famous by sitting on poles for record durations. - He initially got hired for publicity and quickly turned it into a popular fad in the 1920s.
Sleeping Upright on Poles
- Shipwreck Kelly slept only in short naps and balanced on a small padded seat atop the pole. - He used thumb holes on the pole to prevent falling asleep and falling off.
Eating and Toileting on Poles
- Kelly refused to eat solid food while on the pole and only drank broth and water hoisted up in buckets. - He used a hidden tube to urinate down the pole safely without leaving his perch.