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The world’s tallest man Sultan Kosen is pictured during a photocall next to Tower Bridge in London, on September 16, 2009. 26 year old Kosen comes from Turkey and officially measures 8ft 1 in (246.5cm) tall and stands nearly 10.5cm taller than the previous record holder China’s Bao Xi Shun. Newly-crowned Kösen also holds the record for the Largest Hands and Largest Feet, 27.5 cm and 36.5 cm, respectively. AFP PHOTO/Leon Neal

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