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Starting in June 1965, Angus Barbieri fasted for 382 days. He lived on tea, coffee, soda water and vitamins, living at home Scotland, and frequently visiting a hospital for medical evaluation. He lost 276 pounds (125 kg). Do you think any 500+ pound person could do this without dying? If not, why?

by /u/sarsfox in /r/askscience

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