Robert Wadlow, recognized as the tallest person in recorded history, stood at an astonishing 8 feet 11 inches. Born in 1918, his exceptional height was due to gigantism caused by an overactive pituitary gland. Wadlow's life serves as a testament to the complexities and wonders of the human body.
Robert Wadlow, recognized as the tallest person in recorded history, stood at an astonishing 8 feet 11 inches. Born in 1918, his exceptional height was due to gigantism caused by an overactive pituitary gland. Wadlow's life serves as a testament to the complexities and wonders of the human body.