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Robert Pershing Wadlow (February 22, 1918 – July 15, 1940), also known as the Alton Giant and the Giant of Illinois, was an American man. He is the tallest person in recorded history for whom there is irrefutable evidence. Wadlow was born and raised in Alton, Illinois, a small city near St. Louis, Missouri. [1]
Sultan kosen (born 10 December 1982) is a kurdish farmer who holds the Guinness World Record for tallest living male at 251 cm (8 ft 2.82 in). [2] Kosen's growth resulted from the conditions gigantism and acromegaly, caused by a tumour affecting his pituitary gland. [3] Due to his condition, he uses crutches to walk. [4]
Tallest Man in History: Robert Wadlow The world's tallest man was 3 feet tall as a toddler, could carry his father at age 9, and stretched to a fantastic height of 8 feet 11 inches.
Robert Wadlow, the tallest verified human, with his 5 ft 11 + 1 ⁄ 2 in (182 cm) father This is a list of the tallest people , verified by Guinness World Records or other reliable sources. According to Guinness World Records, Robert Wadlow of the United States (1918–1940) was the tallest person in recorded history , measuring 272 cm (8 ft 11 ...
"My Rainbow Valley" is a song first recorded and released by American singer Robert Knight on his 1967 album Everlasting Love. It was later released as a single in May 1968. [ 2 ] However, the song is better known for being covered by British band the Love Affair , whose version was released as "Rainbow Valley", and which became a top-ten hit ...
A Connecticut man and woman are accused of manslaughter in connection with the death of a 24-year-old man who was hit by a car in July. Kevin Gangell died after being struck by a vehicle outside ...
O. Jermaine Simmons, a well-known pastor based in Tallahassee, Florida, was forced to flee a house naked after a husband came home early to find him in bed with his wife.
Single by Hercules and Love Affair; from the album Hercules and Love Affair; B-side "I'm Telling You" Released: July 7, 2008 () Genre: House: Length: 4: 12: Label: DFA: Songwriter(s) Andrew Butler, Antony: Producer(s) Andrew Butler, Tim Goldsworthy: Hercules and Love Affair singles chronology "