WATCH: The tragic fate of the man who couldn’t stop eating

Always interested in weird and wonderful food stories? You’ll love the tale of Tarrare – A French man in the 18th Century suffering from a form of hyperthyroidism – a condition that occurs due to the excessive production of thyroid hormones. 

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