HistoryPorn @lemmy.world PugJesus @lemmy.world 9mo ago Johann Petursson, 7'8 performer and actor, 1930s https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/J%C3%B3hann_K._P%C3%A9tursson
At the age of 17, he was very strong and reportedly could lift a lorry, but had back and joint issues and difficulty walking by age 20Maybe lifting lorries wasn't a good idea
Maybe lifting lorries wasn't a good idea
Didn't help. But would have likely happened regardless. At least usually with people of that size.