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World's Tallest Man Wants to Meet 'Lots of Girls'

Sultan Kosen is more than 8 feet tall

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(Newser) – The world's new tallest man, Sultan Kosen, is in it for the chicks. "I want a car that I can fit in, but more than that I want to get married," says the 27-year-old Turk. The 8-foot-1-inch Kosen, who has pituitary gigantism, also nabbed the 2010 Guinness World Records for biggest hands and feet, the BBC reports. "Hopefully now that I'm famous I'll be able to meet lots of girls," he said.

Sultan Kosen of Turkey poses in front of Tower Bridge today in London. He stands 8 feet, 1inch tall and also holds the record for the largest hands and largest feet.
Sultan Kosen of Turkey poses in front of Tower Bridge today in London. He stands 8 feet, 1inch tall and also holds the record for the largest hands and largest feet.   (Getty Images)
Sultan Kosen of Turkey stands in front of Tower Bridge in London. He was officially crowned the world's tallest man today after his Ukrainian rival refused to be measured.
Sultan Kosen of Turkey stands in front of Tower Bridge in London. He was officially crowned the world's tallest man today after his Ukrainian rival refused to be measured.   (AP Photo)
Sultan Kosen poses in front of Tower Bridge in London. The towering Turk was officially crowned the world's tallest man today after his Ukrainian rival declined to be measured.
Sultan Kosen poses in front of Tower Bridge in London. The towering Turk was officially crowned the world's tallest man today after his Ukrainian rival declined to be measured.   (AP Photo)
The world's new tallest man, Sultan Kosen, 26, of Turkey poses with Josh Henderson, 10, in front of Tower Bridge to celebrate the launch of the 2010 Guinness Book of Records yesterday in London.
The world's new tallest man, Sultan Kosen, 26, of Turkey poses with Josh Henderson, 10, in front of Tower Bridge to celebrate the launch of the 2010 Guinness Book of Records yesterday in London.   (Getty Images)
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The good thing about being so tall is that I can see people from a long distance. The other thing is at home they use my height to change the light bulbs and hang the curtains. - Sultan Kosen, world's tallest man

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pkmac4
Sep 17, 09 1:38 PM CDT
You know what big hands and feet mean? Big socks and gloves. Reply
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Doctor_Supercilious
Sep 17, 09 1:45 PM CDT
(Rimshot) he'll be here all week folks, try the veal and tip your waitresses....
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pkmac4
Sep 17, 09 1:51 PM CDT
I just flew in from Albuquerque... boy are my arms tired!
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wwwonderer
Sep 17, 09 1:47 PM CDT
he should revitalize the porn industry. You want chicks, you got 'em. Reply
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thudson
Sep 17, 09 4:10 PM CDT
Gotta love the humanity Reply
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