#528: The Eccentric Baroness and Surviving the Open Sea

The Box of Oddities

John Elliott and Kat Walls

Comedy, Society & Culture, True Crime

4.8 • 3K Ratings

🗓️ 3 April 2023

⏱️ 32 minutes

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Summary

In this episode, we delve into the life and strange behavior of Baroness Elsa von Freytag-Loringhoven, an avant-garde artist and poet known for her eccentricities and unconventional ways. From her provocative fashion sense to her bizarre performance art, we examine how she challenged the norms of her time and influenced the Dada movement. Next, the remarkable survival story of Poon Lim, a Chinese sailor who spent 130 days alone on a raft in the South Atlantic during World War II. With no food, water, or communication tools, Poon Lim had to rely on his wits and resourcefulness to stay alive in the harsh conditions of the open sea. Join us on this captivating journey through history as we uncover the fascinating lives of Baroness Elsa von Freytag-Loringhoven and Poon Lim. Whether you're a history buff, a survival enthusiast, or simply curious about human nature's eccentricities, this episode will surely captivate and intrigue you. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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0:00.0	Coming up on this episode of The Box of Iridies, she wore a birdcage for a hat,
0:04.3	and he survived in the ocean on a raft for 134 days.
0:08.4	Baroness Elsa von Freytag, Loring Hoven, and Poon Lim.
0:12.8	The Box of Iridies?
0:13.8	If it's weird, we talk about it.
0:15.7	Hi, I'm Sarah Haggie, co-host of Wonderree's podcast, Scample Insers.
0:19.4	In our recent two-part series, Three Weddings and a Funeral,
0:22.2	we dive into the story of a German con man who built an entire life on fake names,
0:26.3	lies, and schemes, and the unlikely true-kind twist that brought this decades-long charade
0:30.9	crashing down. Listen to Scample Insers on Amazon Music or ever you get your podcasts.
0:35.7	Bowman was last seen in November of 2021, at a 7-11 in Los Angeles.
0:41.2	His final text was to 911 for help. Help that never came.
0:45.5	I'm Marissa Jones, host of The Vanished. My latest episodes cover everything we know about
0:50.3	Bowman's disappearance. Listen to The Vanished on Amazon Music or wherever you get your podcasts.
0:57.2	The world is full of stories, stories of mysteries, of curiosities, of oddities,
1:09.8	join Pat and Jethro Gilligan Toth for a strange, the bizarre, the unexpected,
1:18.4	as they lift the lid and cautiously peer inside the box of oddities.
1:25.2	I think it's an age-old question.
1:29.2	It's a mystery. Why don't we ask the freaks?
1:31.8	I think this is a great idea. Also, this is going to be a really awkward way to start an episode,
1:37.1	but all right, so, okay. Recently, I had a delicious meal that I made with pasta and asparagus,
1:46.9	and later in the day, I was thinking about that whole asparagus pie thing.
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