A Man Who Ate Everything: Charles Domery
Appetite is often one of the important health indicators. Loss of appetite could be a sign of mental or physical impairment. Then, what if one has too much craving for food?
Esh‘s article on Medium, “Horrifying Appetite of a Man Who Ate Everything,” narrates a story of Charles Domery who had a gigantic stomach. The infographic presents a summary of the story, inspired by her interesting article.
Grass, Cats, Candles – Horrendous Hunger for Experimentation
The interesting part of Charles Domery’s story is that his hunger was so abnormal that people kept feeding him more and more, even in prison. Despite the amount of the food he received, he started eating unusual food, such as grass, cats, and candles. Finally, doctors stepped into experimentation on his extraordinary cravings. Check out Esh’s article here to learn what doctors found two centuries ago.
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