Do you know the tallest person in the world?
How did they get so tall?
By:Cynthia Nkem
The secret of getting taller is stretching and eating healthy, organic foods. While most people think that drugs and surgery are the keys for getting taller, it is in fact genetics (family history) that play the biggest role in deciding your height. Just ask Robert.
How do you think Robert Wadlow got so tall? Robert Pershing Wadlow was born on February 22, 1918, and was a normal eight pounds, six-ounce baby. At the age of eight Robert was six feet tall and weight 195 pounds - wow! As he got older Robert was consider as "handicap" because of his tremendous height. As a youth, Robert enjoyed good health, but his large feet troubled him for many years.
Despite the trouble, Robert enjoyed playing lots of sports as he was growing up in Alton, Illinois. However, he only reached the age of 22 when a devastatingly, tragic happened to the world's giant. After stepping on a nail he endured a life threatening infection. He was pronounced dead in his hospital bed on July 15, 1940. Robert Wadlow was 8 feet 11 inches. This height qualifies him as the tallest person in history, as recorded in the Guinness Book of Records. At the time of his death he weighed 490 pounds. Robert Wadlow was remembered as a quiet young man who overcame a unique handicap, and who was an inspiration to all of those that knew him. He maintains a special place in Alton's history.
I think Robert Wildow was an inspiration to people who look different from everybody else. Because he made them feel like its okay to look different. People might make fun and stare and consider you as an outcast, but soon you’ll realize that you are unique and you’re not like everybody else. Those who really you and love you will understand.