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Tall Men and Height Trends Across World and Nation
Harvard graduate Riggs discusses height variation with a three year study noting Americans may become taller while European starvation keeps mean heights lower. He cites African pygmies and a 6 foot plus range in the U S with social and practical challenges and argues for better accommodation and potential value of tall individuals.
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Hn Riggs
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Robert Wadlow
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