Meet the Hungriest Man in History

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A misunderstood marvel… or just a medical nightmare? Meet Tarrare: the 18th-century Frenchman remembered as the hungriest man alive. A man who could out-eat armies, swallowing baskets of apples whole, devouring live animals, and if you believe the records, things far, far worse. His appetite was so insatiable that doctors, generals, and horrified onlookers alike tried (and failed) to understand what fueled this walking stomach with legs. In this GBS, we sink our teeth into Tarrare’s bizarre tale, retracing his path from circus attraction to French military asset, to answer the biggest question, how on earth could this man eat so much? 00:00 - Intro 00:22 - Tarrare's early life 01:08 - The French Revolution 01:48 - The Secret Mission 02:19 - The Hospital Saga 02:55 - What was wrong with him?" #greatbigstory #hungry #mystery #history #greatbigstory #truestory Welcome to Great Big Story - Where the extraordinary hides in plain sight. From forgotten histories and unsung heroes to mind-blowing innovations and mesmerising cultures, We’re a global storytelling collective obsessed with the extraordinary tucked inside the everyday. Our producers are filmmakers, adventurers, and curious souls who believe a great story can change how you see the world. We publish new videos every week. Please join us in exploring a world of fascinating perspectives around history, culture, technology, food, real life stories, and beyond. Got a story idea for us? Send us an email at pitch [at] GreatBigStory [dot] com 📧 Get exclusive GBS items from our online store 🛒 👉 https://shop.greatbigstory.com/ SUBSCRIBE: https://buff.ly/41yqVHF NOTIFICATIONS: Make sure you enable the 🔔 to get notified about our latest video publishes. Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/greatbigstory Check us out on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@greatbigstory Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/greatbigstory Give us a shout on Twitter: https://twitter.com/greatbigstory Sign up to our newsletter: https://greatbigstory.com/signup/