From public defecation as an act of philosophical rebellion to (maybe) eating a baby because of insatiable hunger – these are some of the most freakish, perplexing, and historically weirdest people who’ve ever lived.

You too must have seen many strange people in your lives and believed that no one could be as weird as them, but this list of the 10 most bizarre people in the world must have changed your viewpoint for sure.

Our team here at Bored Panda has put together this fascinating list of people who were born different from the rest. From small and subtle differences to larger ones that everyone would notice passing you by on the street, here are some of the most unusual examples of genetics at work.

From billionaires with bizarre hobbies to soldiers with strange secrets, the world has seen some pretty peculiar characters over the years. More often than not, these weirdos and their antics have proven to be a lot more interesting than they probably ever intended to be.

With 7.53 billion people on earth, there's bound to be a lot of fascinating oddballs out there, and we're here to tip our caps to them for their individuality and creativity. H ere are 44 curious facts about the strangest people in the world.