THE HEAVIEST MAN TO LIVE

Let's talk about John Brower Minok, who holds the record for being the heaviest human ever recorded. At his peak weight, he weighed a whopping 1,400 pounds. Even in his early life, John's weight was a concern. By the age of 12, he already weighed 294 pounds, and by 22, he had reached 500 pounds. Over the years, his weight continued to increase steadily.

At the age of 36, John was hospitalized due to heart problems and difficulty breathing. However, that same year, he got married to his partner Jeanette and later became a proud father of two children. Despite these joyful moments, John's weight kept climbing, causing his body to retain a significant amount of fluid. Transportation became a major challenge for him, requiring over 12 people and a custom stretcher to move him.

When John was admitted to the University of Washington Medical Center in Seattle, local doctors estimated his weight to be over 1,400 pounds. It took more than 10 staff members working together to simply roll him over for linen changes. After spending over two years in the hospital on a special low-calorie diet, John was discharged weighing 476 pounds. He had lost about 924 pounds, which was the largest documented human weight loss at the time. However, approximately a year later, he was readmitted to the hospital as his weight had increased again. Unfortunately, John passed away in 1983 at the age of 41.

Now, let's move on to Robert Pershing Wadlow, also known as the Alton Giant or the Giant of Illinois. Wadlow was incredibly tall, measuring 8 feet 11.1 inches. That's even taller than the tallest NBA player in history, Gorga Muresan, who stood at 7 feet 7 inches. Wadlow's extreme height was due to a condition affecting his pituitary gland, which caused abnormally high levels of human growth hormone.

Even at the time of his death at the age of 22, there were no signs of his growth slowing down. Imagine the challenges of finding clothes and furniture that fit him. However, Wadlow didn't let his size hinder him from pursuing his dreams. He attended college with the intention of studying law and even became a star after touring with the Ringling Brothers Circus and the International Shoe Company. Despite his large stature, Wadlow considered himself an advertising worker rather than an exhibition performer. His legacy lives on through a life-size statue erected in Alton, Illinois, and his story continues to fascinate people around the world.

Next, let's talk about Kathy Jung, who holds the record for having the smallest waist on a person. Her waist measures only 15 inches, which is incredibly tiny. Kathy achieved this measurement by wearing corsets for the past 25 years. She owns over 100 handmade corsets and has appeared on TV shows in Japan, the US, and Western Europe. Despite her corsets, Kathy still enjoys activities like fishing with her husband on their boat, the Bobcat. She even has a special swimming costume with a corset sewn in so she can go to the beach.

Now, let's discuss Wyatt Shaw, a little boy who became known as a real-life Sleeping Beauty. After serving as the ring bearer at his uncle's wedding, Wyatt fell into a deep sleep that lasted not one, not two, but 11 days. His mother, Amy, struggled to wake him up the next day, and although he briefly regained consciousness, Wyatt fell back into a deep sleep. He was taken to Louisville for further testing, where doctors performed numerous procedures, including multiple MRIs. Despite extensive testing, the cause of his prolonged sleep remained unclear. Eventually, a specific type of medication used for seizures helped wake him up. While the exact cause of Wyatt's extended sleep remains uncertain, doctors speculate that it could be related to a disruption in the brain's sleep regulation.

Lastly, let's talk about Charles Osborne, who held the record for having hiccups for a staggering 68 years. It all started when he fell and injured his head, leading to a small brain injury that triggered the hiccup response. Osborne hiccuped non-stop, with an average of 20 to 40 spasms per minute, estimated to be around 430 million hiccups in total. While Osborne tried various cures, including carbon monoxide and oxygen, none provided a permanent solution. However, he developed a breathing technique to suppress the hick sound between hiccups. Despite his condition, Osborne maintained a fun-loving personality and enjoyed joking around with people. One theory suggested that a minor injury to his ribs during the initial accident may have been the cause of his continuous hiccups.

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