8. Roosevelt Lost Over 50 Pounds
During the expedition, Roosevelt’s health deteriorated significantly due to chronic illness, starvation, and exhaustion. He lost more than 50 pounds, transforming his physical appearance and leaving lingering effects on his health. Upon his return to New York, friends and family were startled by his gaunt appearance and fatigue. Roosevelt later wrote that the ordeal had “cut his life short by ten years.” (en.wikipedia.org)
