Someone Found Rare Footage Of The Tallest Man That Ever Lived, And It’s Surreal
On February 22, 1918, a healthy boy named Robert Wadlow was born. Although, nobody could’ve anticipated that the seemingly normal baby boy will grow up to be the world’s tallest man.
Wadlow’s extraordinary growth was fueled by a hyperactive pituitary gland. This has led him to grow at an astounding rate soon after birth. By the age of 5, he had to wear clothes intended for a 17-year old, as he reached the height of 1.63 m (5 ft 4 in). Three years later, the soon-to-be tallest man in the world outgrew and outweighed his own father as he has towered at a height of 187cm (6 ft 2 in) and weighed 90kg (200 pounds).
There’s no denying, that Wadlow was an extraordinary child, however his parents tried to make his life as normal as possible. It was not easy for such a unique person to participate in regular activities because some adjustments had to be made. When he became the world’s tallest Boy Scout at the age of 13 years old, he had to wear a custom-made uniform and had a tent and a sleeping bag modified according to his height.
The giant broke the record for the world’s tallest man ever when he reached 2.53 meters (8 ft 4 in) height at the age of 18. However, he suffered from weakness and lack of sensation in his legs and feet, and he required leg braces and a cane to walk. In 1940 ill-fitted brace rubbing against the tallest man’s ankle caused a blister. It got badly infected and on July 15, 1940, Wadlow passed away at the age of 22. Prior to his death, the doctors had measured his height at 2.72 meters (8 ft 11.1 in). The last words of the giant were “The doctor says I won’t get home for the celebrations”. He was referring to his paternal grandparent’s golden wedding.
Recently, breathtaking rare photos of this unique man have emerged. Watch the interesting photos and the unbelievable size comparisons below, and tell us what you think in the comments!
On February 22, 1918, a healthy boy named Robert Wadlow was born
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Nobody could’ve anticipated that the seemingly normal baby boy will grow up to be the world’s tallest man
Image credits: Getty images
Wadlow’s extraordinary growth was fueled by a hyperactive pituitary gland
Image credits: Getty images
By the age of 5, he had to wear clothes intended for a 17-year old, as he reached the height of 1.63 m (5 ft 4 in)
Image credits: Getty images
Three years later he outgrew and outweighed his father as his height reached 187 cm (6 ft 2 in) and he weighted 90 kg (200 pounds)
Image credits: Getty images
At 13 years old he became the world’s tallest Boy Scout, he had to wear a custom-made uniform and used a modified tent and a sleeping bag
Image credits: Getty images
Robert broke the record for world’s tallest man when he reached the 2.53 m (8 ft 4 in) height at the age of 18
Image credits: Getty images
He suffered from weakness and lack of sensation in his legs and feet, and he required leg braces and a cane to walk
Image credits: Getty images
In 1940 ill-fitted brace rubbing against his ankle caused a blister
Image credits: Getty images
It got badly infected and on July 15, 1940, Wadlow passed away at the age of 22
Image credits: Getty images
Prior to his death, the doctors had measured his height at 2.72 meters (8 ft 11.1 in)
Image credits: Getty images
Recently a breathtaking footage of this unique man has emerged, watch it below
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What a shame physical complications resulting from such great height cut short his life at such a young age - guessing this would have been before the use of antibiotics
It's true,the first american patient was treated with penicillin on may 1942 :(
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He looks like a very kind man in the photos--some of them look so unreal, especially when he is standing next to his father. I'm sorry he died so young.
His shoe size also look huge, I wonder what size he was?
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In his hometown (Alton, IL, USA), there is a park featuring a life sized statue of Wadlow, and a bronze statue of his favorite chair. His gravestone is regular sized, but his grave spans two plots in length.
I have a picture of me as a kid standing next to that statue. I'm still amazed by it, to this day.
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it was a pressure injury and is common as a cause of death, Christopher Reeve, the superman from the 80's, died from complications from a pressure injury as well
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Shares my birthday!! So now you all know when my birthday is there is no excuses for not sending me a card! hahah
Originally posted to Youtube by user Warren Moulton https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=60xRolaB2dU
I went to a wax place and they had a life sized wax figuer of him, my dad is 6"4 and he stood next to it and was only the size of his leg
This is why when people talk about the ancient Scythians and Nordics, describing them as very large peoples, they weren't making it up as "modern" history would have you believe. They had very active pituitary glands, and anytime the bones of one were found in the US, the Smithsonian would take them and destroy them. #LearnREALHistory.
Strange how he kept and wore the same suit trousers throughout his short life. Hmmm 🤔
His life was tragically short, but I can't help but wonder what the two young women in the above photo were thinking... lol
I remember hearing about this man on a TV show in the 1970's (record breakers UK BBC) and to see some actual film footage is just amazing...
I can't help but wonder about his, erm, you know!!! X-P I bet I'm not the only woman wondering...!
Oh my, I've seen him quite a bit in the past, but I had no idea he died at 22, he looks much older.
Erm no, I don't think natural evolution would have us grow to be taller.
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What a shame physical complications resulting from such great height cut short his life at such a young age - guessing this would have been before the use of antibiotics
It's true,the first american patient was treated with penicillin on may 1942 :(
Load More Replies... He looks like a very kind man in the photos--some of them look so unreal, especially when he is standing next to his father. I'm sorry he died so young.
His shoe size also look huge, I wonder what size he was?
Load More Replies... In his hometown (Alton, IL, USA), there is a park featuring a life sized statue of Wadlow, and a bronze statue of his favorite chair. His gravestone is regular sized, but his grave spans two plots in length.
I have a picture of me as a kid standing next to that statue. I'm still amazed by it, to this day.
Load More Replies... it was a pressure injury and is common as a cause of death, Christopher Reeve, the superman from the 80's, died from complications from a pressure injury as well
Load More Replies... Shares my birthday!! So now you all know when my birthday is there is no excuses for not sending me a card! hahah
Originally posted to Youtube by user Warren Moulton https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=60xRolaB2dU
I went to a wax place and they had a life sized wax figuer of him, my dad is 6"4 and he stood next to it and was only the size of his leg
This is why when people talk about the ancient Scythians and Nordics, describing them as very large peoples, they weren't making it up as "modern" history would have you believe. They had very active pituitary glands, and anytime the bones of one were found in the US, the Smithsonian would take them and destroy them. #LearnREALHistory.
Strange how he kept and wore the same suit trousers throughout his short life. Hmmm 🤔
His life was tragically short, but I can't help but wonder what the two young women in the above photo were thinking... lol
I remember hearing about this man on a TV show in the 1970's (record breakers UK BBC) and to see some actual film footage is just amazing...
I can't help but wonder about his, erm, you know!!! X-P I bet I'm not the only woman wondering...!
Oh my, I've seen him quite a bit in the past, but I had no idea he died at 22, he looks much older.
Erm no, I don't think natural evolution would have us grow to be taller.
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