On Thursday 14 January 2010, there has been an exceptional meeting. On stage there were 2 people who differ 171.9 cm in height.
The lowest man in the world
He Pingping is considered the smallest man in the world. His height is 73 cm. Despite his small height, the Chinese does a great career in television.He weighs 7 kilograms and is 21 years old.
Highest man in the world
Sultan Kösen is the highest man in the world. He is 247 cm tall. Het is also considered to be the man with the biggest feet and hands. Sultan is 27 years old and he comes from Turkey.
Why such proportions?
Both title-holders born with diseases. Thus, low growth Pingping'a He is due to a disease called dwarf primary. While the size of the Sultan are caused by pituitary gigantism (tumor, which produced an excessive amount of growth hormone.)
Title-holders "shook" hands for the first time in their life.
Below you will find a snippet from this event