The world's tallest man, Sultan Kosen of Turkey, is measured by Guinness Book of World Records' officials in Times Square, New York, Monday, Sept. 21, 2009. Kosen has been verified by the Guinness Book of World Records as the world's tallest living man at 8 feet 1 inch. AP Photo logo AP Photo 2 months ago

The world's tallest man, Sultan Kosen of Turkey, is measured by Guinness Book of World Records' officials in Times Square, New York, Monday, Sept. 21, 2009. Kosen has been verified by the Guinness Book of World Records as the world's tallest living man at 8 feet 1 inch.

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