The Tall and Small
In terms of height they are worlds apart. The world’s tallest man, Bao Xishun today shook hands with He Pingping who claims to be Earth’s shortest.
But these two men actually hail from the same region of Inner Mongolia.
While Mr Xishun, 56, towers above everyone at an astonishing 7′10″, 19-year-old Mr Pingping is a mere 2′5″ high.
Bao Xishun, a herdsman from Chifeng, Inner Mongolia, was recently married in a traditional ceremony to a 28-year-old saleswoman from his hometown. At 5ft 6″ Xia Shujian only comes up to his elbow and is half his age.
He claims he was of normal height until he was 16 when he experienced a growth spurt and reached his present height seven years later. Mr Xishun was confirmed as the tallest person by the Guinness Book of Records last year.
Mr Pingping was born nearby in Wulanchabu city, Inner Mongolia. His father claims he was only the size of an adult’s palm at birth.
He is now seeking to be registered as the world’s shortest man by the Guinness Book of Recrods.
from the Daily Mail
July 17th, 2007 at 3:24 am
very interesting and funny pic
August 12th, 2007 at 2:20 pm
What an amazing world we live in; these guys could be peacemakers or movie stars. What do ya think?
October 15th, 2007 at 1:28 pm
i fink he pingping is adorable!
December 27th, 2007 at 5:16 am
The extremes in one photo makes the view more interesting.
January 11th, 2008 at 5:54 pm
Lol pingping is soo cute he reminds me ov a baby
December 31st, 2008 at 1:01 pm
its so nice its i fink he pingping is adorable
January 28th, 2009 at 7:16 pm
nice post, thanks!
April 28th, 2009 at 5:50 am
Dowbrigade » Blog Archive » The Tall and Smallperfect and great article thank you
July 2nd, 2009 at 12:47 pm
Dowbrigade » Blog Archive » The Tall and Small great article thank you.
July 21st, 2009 at 3:02 am
nice post, thank you
August 5th, 2009 at 3:36 pm
Dowbrigade » Blog Archive » The Tall and Small great article thank you.
September 9th, 2009 at 11:15 am
Thanks. nice post.