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On February 22, 1918, a healthy boy named Robert Wadlow was born. Although, nobody could’ve anticipated that the seemingly normal baby boy will grow up to be the world’s tallest man.
Wadlow’s extraordinary growth was fueled by a hyperactive pituitary gland. This has led him to grow at an astounding rate soon after birth.
By the age of 5, he had to wear clothes intended for a 17-year old, as he reached the height of 1.63 m (5 ft 4 in). Three years later he outgrew and outweighed his own father as he has towered at a height of 187cm (6 ft 2 in) and weighted 90kg (200 pounds).There’s no denying, that Wadlow was an extraordinary child, however his parents tried to make his life as normal as possible. It was not easy for him to participate in regular activities because some adjustments had to be made. When at the age of 13 years old he became the world’s tallest Boy Scout, he had to wear a custom-made uniform and had a tent and a sleeping bag modified according to his height.
The giant, broke the record for world’s tallest man when he reached the 2.53 meters (8 ft 4 in) height at the age of 18. However, he suffered from weakness and lack of sensation in his legs and feet, and he required leg braces and a cane…
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