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“How’s The Weather Up There?”. A look back at Robert Wadlow (1918–1940), he was known as the "Alton Giant”, and was the tallest man in recorded history, measuring an incredible 8 feet 11 inches tall. Born in Illinois, his extraordinary height was due to hyperplasia of his pituitary gland, which produced excessive growth hormone.
The article discusses his life and the effects on society as people grow taller. Excerpted from the article: “You're a bigger man than your father. You tower over your great grandpa. And if your ancestor fought in the revolutionary war, he was a runt compared to you.
All this adds up to an astonishing fact which has anthropologist puzzled and certain manufacturers scratching their heads. Slowly, but just as inevitably, American males are increasing in size with each succeeding generation”.
The article discusses his life and the effects on society as people grow taller. Excerpted from the article: “You're a bigger man than your father. You tower over your great grandpa. And if your ancestor fought in the revolutionary war, he was a runt compared to you.
All this adds up to an astonishing fact which has anthropologist puzzled and certain manufacturers scratching their heads. Slowly, but just as inevitably, American males are increasing in size with each succeeding generation”.
This is an original 3 page magazine article from 1955
Pages measure 6 1/2" x 9".
Pages are not all shown in photos.
Pages measure 6 1/2" x 9".
Pages are not all shown in photos.
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