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World's Tallest Man and Shortest Woman Reunite in California

Sultan Kosen and Jyoti Amge, holding records for tallest and shortest individuals, meet for a photo shoot after six years.

  • Sultan Kosen, the world's tallest man at over 8 feet, and Jyoti Amge, the shortest woman at just over 2 feet, reunited in California for a photo shoot.
  • Their last meeting was in 2018 in Egypt, aimed at promoting tourism.
  • Kosen's height is due to pituitary gigantism, while Amge's stature is a result of achondroplasia, a form of dwarfism.
  • Kosen has visited 127 countries as a cultural ambassador for Turkey and underwent surgery to stop his growth.
  • Amge, an actress, has appeared in reality TV and 'American Horror Story: Freak Show.'
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