This ring belonged to a real life giant! Born in 1913, Johann Peterson was known as the Viking Giant. By age 17, he could lift a truck.
Eventually making his way to America, he joined up with the Barnumand Bailey Circus, advertised to be eight foot eight!
Checkout the video to learn more about this mammoth-sized man!
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