5 Most Bizarre People In History That Will Haunt Your Dreams

The Elephant Man – Joseph Merrick

Joseph Merrick suffered from severe deformities that made his head look twice the size of his body. His face was distorted, his bones were misshapen, and his skin hung in folds. He was exhibited as a freak in London, but eventually found refuge in a hospital — where he was studied and photographed. The Elephant Man became a symbol of how society treats those who are different.