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Have you ever wondered what it would be like to be the tallest or shortest person in the entire world?
From towering giants who can see over almost anything, to tiny humans who can fit in the smallest spaces, there are some truly amazing people out there…
People who have stood out – literally 😆 – and caught our attention here at Guinness World Records!
Keep reading for a closer look at the world's tallest and shortest people, as we get to see how it feels to be like them and how their unique heights made them famous.
Tallest man
In 2009, Sultan Kösen officially gained the title of the world's tallest man!
The part-time farmer from Turkey is 251 cm (8 ft 3 in) tall.
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What is really surprising is that Sultan didn’t start his incredible growth spurt until he was 10 years old…
His super-size is caused by a condition known as "pituitary gigantism" which can cause huge hands, extra thick bones and painful joints.
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In fact, he also holds the record for largest hands on a living person, each one measuring 28.5 cm (11.22 in) from the
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