3 of the World’s Tallest Men Ever Recorded Lived in Our Day—And Some Are Still Towering Over Us Today

3 of the World’s Tallest Men Ever Recorded Lived in Our Day—And Some Are Still Towering Over Us Today
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The Tallest Man Living is one of Guinness World Records’ most iconic titles.

Tallness has long been a sign of greatness and success in history. The Chinese held it desirous for men to be tall, wealthy, and handsome—tallness coming nominally first. Our times have seen several men of towering stature, whose height has garnered celebrity, steep challenges, and in some cases romance.

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