These Historical Photos Will Make You Wish You Could Turn Back Time

The World’s Tallest Man

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Robert Wadlow of Alton, Illinois, is said to be the tallest person in human history, and it’s easy to see why from this photo. Just look at how long his legs are. They probably had to put two beds together so he could sleep on it. He also dwarfed the average sized human sitting next to him. Wadlow was nicknamed the Giant of Illinois because he was 8-foot, 11-inches tall. Unfortunately, his lifespan wasn’t as long. He was born in 1918 but passed away in 1940.

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