10 Larger-Than-Life Facts About André the Giant

(via Mental Floss) Although a number of professional wrestlers have transcended the squared circle to become worldwide stars—Hulk Hogan, The Rock, and Jesse Ventura among them—few have captivated the public quite like André the Giant. It’s fitting that André’s mythological proportions have led to a number of myths surrounding his life. Mental Floss sifted through some of the more sensational stories to separate fact from fiction.