The French entertainer, Michel Lotito, was renowned for his extraordinary ability to consume a diet consisting of glass, metal, and rubber.
Known as Monsieur Mangetout, which translates to ‘Mr. Eat-All,’ Lotito gained global recognition for possessing what was deemed the ‘world’s strangest diet.’
Born in France in 1950, Lotito consumed items such as bicycles, refrigerators, television sets, and his most remarkable feat, an entire aircraft.
Yes, he actually ate an entire plane.
In 1978, Lotito embarked on the monumental task of consuming a Cessna 150 airplane. It took him a staggering two years to dismantle and ingest the entire aircraft, consuming it piece by piece.
Lotito achieved his remarkable feat in 1980, earning him a place in the Guinness Book of World Records as the ‘Greatest Omnivore’ for his extraordinary consumption of the most peculiar objects.
Throughout his life, Lotito consumed an astonishing array of items, including “8 bicycles, 15 supermarket trolleys, seven TV sets, six chandeliers, two beds, a pair of skis, a low-calorie Cessna light aircraft, and a computer.”
You might be wondering, why would anyone undertake such a bizarre endeavor?
Lotito was diagnosed with pica, a psychological condition characterized by an unusual craving for inedible, non-nutritional items.
But how did he manage to digest such unusual fare?
Remarkably, Lotito possessed a superhuman digestive system that was incredibly resilient, allowing him to ‘safely’ consume almost anything. Medical examinations revealed that his stomach lining and intestines were exceptionally thick, enabling him to ingest up to 2 lbs (907 grams) of metal per day.
To minimize internal damage, Lotito employed a meticulous technique. He lubricated his system with mineral oil, stretched meals over several days, chopped metal into pellets, and washed them down with copious amounts of water.
Despite his unusual diet, Lotito lived a relatively normal life. He passed away from natural causes in 2007 at the age of 57, leaving behind an extraordinary legacy as the man with the most peculiar diet on record.
