Introducing ‘Breatharianism,’ The Dumbest Diet of All Time

A self-proclaimed ‘Barbie’ believes you don’t need food or water to live. Brains either, it would seem.

Published Mar. 2 2014 6:45AM EST

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Kent Sepkowitz

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Introducing ‘Breatharianism,’ The Dumbest Diet of All Time

A self-proclaimed ‘Barbie’ believes you don’t need food or water to live. Brains either, it would seem.

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Kent Sepkowitz