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March 11, 2024

This video explores the lives of 15 real-life human giants, from Robert Wadlow, the tallest man in recorded history, to Andre the Giant, a wrestling legend and actor. Other giants included in the video are Sultan Kosen, the current tallest living man, and Yao Ming, a retired professional basketball player who helped popularize the sport in China.

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