5 Largest Humans To Ever Live

A 7 feet teenager became the tallest man in the European Union and got cast in Game of Thrones.

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Lessons from History

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Throughout history, humans have always been fascinated by the extraordinary, especially when it comes to size and height. Stories of giants have been recorded in folklore and mythologies as legendary beings due to their unique size.

But giants are not only a product of legends. There have been real individuals who grew to incredible heights, making a lasting impact on the world around them.

These people, often referred to as giants, experienced unique challenges and opportunities because of their size. Their lives highlight the diversity of human experiences and give a glimpse of the lives behind their record-breaking sizes.

1- Sultan Kösen

Sultan Kösen, born on December 10, 1982, in Turkey, currently holds the record of the tallest living person in the world with a height of 8 feet 2.8 inches (251 cm).

Sultan meets the shortest man ever, Chandra Dangi, in 2015. | Source: guinnessworldrecords.com

Kösen’s extraordinary height is the result of a tumor affecting his pituitary gland, leading to excessive growth hormone production, a condition known as pituitary gigantism.

Kösen’s rise to fame started in 2009 when he was first recorded by the Guinness World Records. At…

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