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8 of History's Greatest Gluttons
Barbara Gaston As suggested by being one of the seven deadly sins, gluttony has led to the death of more than a few of history's greatest gluttons, many of whom have reached in excess of 1,000 pounds at one time or another. Sadly, despite obesity being a leading cause of preventable death in the world, many still strive to become the ultimate glutton with competitive eating contests growing in popularity and people making nearly six figures annually by allowing fans to watch them eat.
Many have been named the heaviest person in the world at one time or another, including one woman who reached a whopping 1,600 pounds. Even celebrities made it on to this list, such as Elvis Presley who was rumored to consume 65,000 calories per day. Gluttony, it's what's for dinner.
Many have been named the heaviest person in the world at one time or another, including one woman who reached a whopping 1,600 pounds. Even celebrities made it on to this list, such as Elvis Presley who was rumored to consume 65,000 calories per day. Gluttony, it's what's for dinner.
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Donna Simpson
«»Up 4Down 7Already a record holder for the heaviest woman to give birth, Donna Simpson is a New Jersey woman who is attempting to get her name in the Guinness Book of World Records as the World's Most Obese Woman. As of July 2011, Simpson weighed in at 700 pounds, about 300 pounds shy of the record. Simpson has turned her obesity into a business, allowing voyeurs to watch her eat in excess of 15,000 calories per day via live feeds on her website. Yes, people pay her money to watch her eat. Really.1 of 8
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8 of History's Greatest Gluttons at 5/30/2012 8:36 AM