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How Tall to Be Considered a Giant

By Rued Riis January 21, 2021January 20, 2021 In Tall Life 1

A person should be 7 feet (2.20 meters) tall or more to be considered a giant. Gigantism is a disorder and the medical reason for gigantism is a surplus of growth hormone.

Tallest People in The World: Top 25 Countries by Average Height

By Rued Riis March 9, 2020January 15, 2021 In Extra 4

Here’s a chart visualising the tallest people in the World.

The exact numbers change from year to year.

How the Tallest Person Ever Died

By Rued Riis March 31, 2015January 18, 2021 In Tall Life 17

Robert Wadlow died from an infection in his leg, caused by a badly fitted brace that helped him walk.

Tallest Person In The World: Sultan Kösen

By Rued Riis September 23, 2014January 15, 2021 In Tall Life 2

The tallest person in the world alive is the Turkish man Sultan Kösen. He is 251 cm or 8 feet 3 inches tall.