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Did you know that Ben Affleck is 6'4 (193cm)? And that Margaux Hemingway was as tall as her grandfather Ernest at 6'0 (183cm)? It would've probably taken the majority of us to stand 2 minutes behind them at a concert to start to envy them, thinking they must have the world at their feet. But that might not be the case.

Tall people have problems. In fact, they even created a subreddit to prove that they don't have it as easy as short people think. From having to almost kneel to use the ATM to folding themselves in order to fit in an airplane seat, you gotta admit, some of the photo evidence they provide make the case pretty compelling. Continue scrolling and check out the images.

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They Wanted Me To Get In My Co-Worker’s Car For A Mr. Incredible Moment. I’m 6’7”

They Wanted Me To Get In My Co-Worker’s Car For A Mr. Incredible Moment. I’m 6’7”

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If we were to get serious for a bit (this will only take a moment, I promise), we would see that poor nutrition and illness in childhood limit human growth. Which means, the average height of a population strongly correlates to its living standards. Thus, the study of human height becomes relevant even for historians who want to understand the history of living conditions.

Even though human height is used as an indirect measure for living standards, experts emphasize that it is not used as a direct measure of well-being.

Human height has been steadily increasing over the past 2 centuries across the world. It is in line with improvements in our health and nutrition during this period. Generally, the data for these studies comes from soldiers (conscripts), convicted criminals, slaves and servants. It is, in fact, the reason why so many talks on human height focus on men.

During a 100-year period between 1896 and 1996, the largest gains in height were recorded for European and Central Asian men; their mean height increased by 11 cm (4.3 inches), overtaking North American men in the process. The smallest absolute gains were seen for South Asian men; mean height increased by only 5 cm (2 inches).

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There are only 2.5K members in the r/TallPeopleProblems subreddit, but I guess the bigger it gets — the more people experience these issues — the better?

#4

My Dad Made This Raised Cutting Board For My 6'8 Boyfriend. No More Hunching Over The Counters!

My Dad Made This Raised Cutting Board For My 6'8 Boyfriend. No More Hunching Over The Counters!

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Prom Pictures With GF And Her Dad

Prom Pictures With GF And Her Dad

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Me And My 6'4" Date To Our Rowing Formal. I'd Say We're Pretty Cute

Me And My 6'4" Date To Our Rowing Formal. I'd Say We're Pretty Cute

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#10

Smashed My Head On The Guatemalan International Departures Sign, Came Crashing Down. Wasn't Made For Tall People...

Smashed My Head On The Guatemalan International Departures Sign, Came Crashing Down. Wasn't Made For Tall People...

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#11

This The Season To Be Clotheslined By Christmas Decorations At Work.

This The Season To Be Clotheslined By Christmas Decorations At Work.

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ML
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Almost everyone would hit these with their head or neck

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#12

A Nice Surprise At A Restaurant - A Secondary Mirror Specifically For Us Tree-Folk.

A Nice Surprise At A Restaurant - A Secondary Mirror Specifically For Us Tree-Folk.

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#14

6’3” Lived In A Traditional Japanese House In Japan For Two Months. There Was Lots Of Exposed Wooden Beams

6’3” Lived In A Traditional Japanese House In Japan For Two Months. There Was Lots Of Exposed Wooden Beams

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#16

Friend Of Mine Had A Photo Booth Set Up At His Wedding... Probably My Favorite Picture Of My GF (6’2) And I (6’6).

Friend Of Mine Had A Photo Booth Set Up At His Wedding... Probably My Favorite Picture Of My GF (6’2) And I (6’6).

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#17

Went To Prague With My Friend Who Is 7’ 4”

Went To Prague With My Friend Who Is 7’ 4”

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#18

You Know It's Bad When The Shower Is In The Ceiling And You Still Don't Fit

You Know It's Bad When The Shower Is In The Ceiling And You Still Don't Fit

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#19

Jumping On The Work Desk Bandwagon

Jumping On The Work Desk Bandwagon

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#20

After Many Years Of Marriage, It's Still Nice That We Can Sit At The Table And Just Hold Hands.

After Many Years Of Marriage, It's Still Nice That We Can Sit At The Table And Just Hold Hands.

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#23

My New Apartment Has This Shower Head, And I'm Only 6'1"

My New Apartment Has This Shower Head, And I'm Only 6'1"

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Brett
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

That’s just terrible even for the average sized American

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#25

I Love My Job, But Can't Wait To Get Hired Into A Larger Airplane.

I Love My Job, But Can't Wait To Get Hired Into A Larger Airplane.

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#26

Tired Of Looking Out Of Place In Most Of My Pictures With People

Tired Of Looking Out Of Place In Most Of My Pictures With People

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#28

New Apartment... I Present To You My Mini Fridge

New Apartment... I Present To You My Mini Fridge

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#29

When I Stand Up In The Stall I Make Eye Contact With The People Washing Their Hands. Is It A Little Awkward?....yeah

When I Stand Up In The Stall I Make Eye Contact With The People Washing Their Hands. Is It A Little Awkward?....yeah

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#30

With The Current Trend Of Others Wearing Tall People's Clothes, Here's My Former Colleague From The Philippines In My Coveralls

With The Current Trend Of Others Wearing Tall People's Clothes, Here's My Former Colleague From The Philippines In My Coveralls

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#31

I Don't Even Care That I'm 7'8", I'm Going To Enjoy The 'Little' Things That This World Has To Offer!

I Don't Even Care That I'm 7'8", I'm Going To Enjoy The 'Little' Things That This World Has To Offer!

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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

It looks like you're having fun, which is what matters!

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#32

Door Frames Get You Once, But Ceiling Fans Get You More Than Once...yeah, Walked Into A Ceiling Fan.

Door Frames Get You Once, But Ceiling Fans Get You More Than Once...yeah, Walked Into A Ceiling Fan.

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#33

Getting A Shirt Tailored In Vietnam.

Getting A Shirt Tailored In Vietnam.

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#34

I Present To You My Crappy Design Bathroom And How I Like To Use It

I Present To You My Crappy Design Bathroom And How I Like To Use It

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#35

My Team Mate And I Are Both 6’10...now I Know What I Look Like Using An ATM.

My Team Mate And I Are Both 6’10...now I Know What I Look Like Using An ATM.

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#36

A Mess Only We Can See. ( Top Of Vending Machine )

A Mess Only We Can See. ( Top Of Vending Machine )

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#37

Getting Requests To Do Hand And Feet Comparisons At Parties Is Just Routine Already

Getting Requests To Do Hand And Feet Comparisons At Parties Is Just Routine Already

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Bobert Robertson
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I can't stop noticing that that dude in the background's eye contours perfectly to the other dude's mouth. I can't unsee it.

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#38

Tall Girl (6’3”) vs. Door Frame. Grrrreeeeaaattttt.

Tall Girl (6’3”) vs. Door Frame. Grrrreeeeaaattttt.

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SeidWolf
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Yes, but the door frame is easily out classed - you're stunning

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#39

Hey, Check Out This Cool Place We'll Never Be Able To Enter.

Hey, Check Out This Cool Place We'll Never Be Able To Enter.

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Samantha Lomb
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Just climb it on your hands like a dog. I still go up my mom's stairs t home like that sometimes out of childhood habit.

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#40

Dear Delta And Faa, Tell Me Again How This Is Safe, Let Alone Humane...

Dear Delta And Faa, Tell Me Again How This Is Safe, Let Alone Humane...

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Full of Giggles
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This isn't a tall person issue. I'm short but have long legs and have the same problem on planes.

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#41

I Made Something To Reduce Back Pain In The Kitchen

I Made Something To Reduce Back Pain In The Kitchen

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Robert Thornburrow
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I had the worktops set about the much higher when I changed the kitchen - saves a lot of grumbling. That hob looks painfully low.

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#42

I Can Forgive Short Mirrors Since I'm Ugly, But I Will Never Forgive The Evil That Is Aku! (Manifested In The Form Of A Short Shower Head)

I Can Forgive Short Mirrors Since I'm Ugly, But I Will Never Forgive The Evil That Is Aku! (Manifested In The Form Of A Short Shower Head)

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Bobert Robertson
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

He ain't ugly, he just hasn't noticed yet because he can't see himself in a mirror.

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#43

Everytime Sidewalk Ever.

Everytime Sidewalk Ever.

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#44

So My Two Tall Buds Decided To Sit Opposite Each Other On The Bus

So My Two Tall Buds Decided To Sit Opposite Each Other On The Bus

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#45

Finally, A Bathroom Mirror Just For Me

Finally, A Bathroom Mirror Just For Me

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#47

Being Tall And Large Chested Turns Any Dress Into A Shirt. I Can't Even Think About Heels.

Being Tall And Large Chested Turns Any Dress Into A Shirt. I Can't Even Think About Heels.

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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

If it is any consolation: normal and large chested tends to do either that too or it looks like a potato sack.

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#48

The Shower In My San Francisco Hotel Room Was Impossibly Low (I'm Only 6'3)

The Shower In My San Francisco Hotel Room Was Impossibly Low (I'm Only 6'3)

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#49

I Hate Elevators

I Hate Elevators

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#50

I Forgot About Doctors Offices

I Forgot About Doctors Offices

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Anne
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

ehm there is a slide in/out leg part you forgot to have extracted..

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