Fake News Buster: Meet the Tallest Man on Earth?

Fake News Buster: Meet the Tallest Man on Earth?
THE FAKE NEWS

A story doing the rounds on social media claims to show “Anwar Sadiq, the tallest man in the world. Height: 10’9’’, Weight: 248 kg. Country: Afghanistan”.

SO, WHAT IS THE TRUTH?


This is a fake story. The record for tallest man is held by Robert Wadlow who is 8 ft 11.1 inches tall.



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