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The World: China walks tall.(News)

Article from: Birmingham Mail (England) Article date: August 23, 2008

ALONG with its Olympic successes China is claiming another world record. Inner Mongolian goat herder Bao Xishun has regained the title as the world's tallest living man at 7ft 9.5inches.

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