Today is the birthday of Chang Yu Sing (a.k.a Chang Woo Gow, 1847-1893). Born in Fuzhou, Fuijan China, he began to grow with startling speed at age 7; by age 18 he was nearly 8 feet tall and he began to exhibit himself in Hong Kong. Soon thereafter he moved to England with a retinue [...]
SOURCE: Trav S.D. at 10:39AM on March 15, 2013