Long And Short Of It

Thu., Jan. 14, 2010

He Pingping of China, 21, sits on the foot of Sultan Kosen of Turkey, 27, during an event organized by Guinness World Records in Istanbul, Turkey, Thursday, Jan. 14, 2010. The towering Turk, Kosen, is the tallest man walking the planet with a height of 246.5 cm ( 8 feet 1 inch) and He is officially the world's shortest man with a height of 73 cm (2 feet 5 inch). (Ibrahim Usta / Associated Press)

By D.F. Oliveria daveo@spokesman.com (509) 319-0354

He Pingping of China, 21, sits on the foot of Sultan Kosen of Turkey, 27, during an event organized by Guinness World Records in Istanbul, Turkey, Thursday. The towering Turk, Kosen, is the tallest man walking the planet with a height of 246.5 cm ( 8 feet 1 inch) and He is officially the world’s shortest man with a height of 73 cm (2 feet 5 inch). (AP Photo/Ibrahim Usta)

Question: Who’s the shortest member of your extended family? The tallest? Are you average or above average height for your family?

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