The Elephant Man Pt. 1
Medical Mysteries - A podcast by Spotify Studios
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In 1867 in Leicester, England, five-year-old Joseph Merrick began developing strange symptoms - overgrown limbs, massive facial tumors, and rough, loose flaps of skin. His condition baffled doctors, terrified the public, and eventually launched him to nationwide fame as “The Elephant Man.” Parcasters - Thank you so much for listening to our new show! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices