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Beyond human comprehension lies a voracious enigma whose very existence warped the understanding of hunger, turning flesh, stone, and whispers into fuel for an unending cosmic furnace.

One man, an impossible appetite, and a terrifying question: Was he a biological anomaly or a tear in the fabric of reality itself? ๐Ÿง ๐Ÿ’ป๐Ÿ›ธ๐Ÿ”ฅโ˜๏ธโณ๐Ÿ‘พ

Welcome, fellow chroniclers of the curious and connoisseurs of captivating catastrophes, to another expedition into the extraordinary annals of historyโ€™s weirdest on LIFE SPAN PODCAST! Prepare to have your perceptions pulverized as we delve into the utterly unbelievable saga of an 18th-century Frenchman whose hunger transcended the terrestrial. This week, we unravel the glitchy breadcrumbs of a life defined by an insatiable void: a man who reportedly consumed a quarter of a cow in a single sitting, swallowed live cats, snakes, and even an entire eel, and whose stench could be detected from twenty paces away. Was Tarrare a medical marvel, a sideshow spectacle gone wrong, or something far moreโ€ฆ unsettling? Join us as we follow the bizarre trajectory of his existence, from a nomadic stage act to a reluctant military spy swallowing secret messages in wooden boxes, and the chilling rumors that continue to echo through the centuries [1, S_S]. Each week, we embark on a road trip into the riddles and rarities that history often tries to forget. Remember, the past is a strange place, and on LIFE SPAN PODCAST, weโ€™re unafraid to explore its darkest corners.

Once history is not what it seemsโ€ฆ it may be consuming you.

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