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HIGH DO! World's tallest man (56 and 7ft 9in) and his bride (25 and 5ft 6in).(News)

Article from: The Mirror (London, England) Article date: March 29, 2007

Byline: By MARK ELLIS, Foreign Editor

IT was a tall order - bride wanted for a 7ft 9in man.

But Bao Xishun, 56, rose to ...

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