The Extraordinary Appetite of Tarare

Tarare possessed an insatiable appetite that baffled his family and community. As a child in 18th-century France, he consumed vast amounts of food, often eating an entire week's worth in a single sitting, including apples, bread, and even live animals. His hunger led to his expulsion from home, driving him to join a group of criminals, where he continued to engage in bizarre eating feats. Eventually, he became a street performer in Paris, drawing crowds by devouring absurd foods like rocks and full eels, cementing his reputation as a human curiosity.