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Iranian man named world's shortest at 2 feet, 1.6 inches
UPI ^ | DEC. 15, 2022 / 10:44 AM | By Ben Hooper

Posted on 12/15/2022 8:39:22 AM PST by Red Badger

Afshin Esmaeil Ghaderzadeh was named the shortest man living by Guinness World Records. Photo courtesy of Guinness World Records Dec. 15 (UPI) -- A 20-year-old Iranian man has been dubbed the shortest man living by Guinness World Records after his height was confirmed as 2 feet and 1.6 inches.

Afshin Esmaeil Ghaderzadeh, from a village in Bukan County, West Azerbaijan Province, was found to be 2.7 inches shorter than the previous shortest man living, 36-year-old Colombia man Edward "Niño" Hernandez.

Ghaderzadeh's parents said he was born at a weight of 1.5 pounds, and he now weighs in at 14.3 pounds.

"I know who the tallest man living in the world is. I might fit in the palms of his hands," Ghaderzadeh joked.

Ghaderzadeh, whose physical limitations make it difficult for him to find employment, said he his hoping his newfound fame will allow him to help support his family.

"My dream is to be able to help my parents. This global recognition might help me achieve my dream," he said.

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1 posted on 12/15/2022 8:39:22 AM PST by Red Badger
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To: Red Badger

Quarter-POC.


2 posted on 12/15/2022 8:40:58 AM PST by ImJustAnotherOkie
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To: Red Badger

DH for any Major League team.


3 posted on 12/15/2022 8:41:01 AM PST by ShadowAce (Linux - The Ultimate Windows Service Pack )
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To: ShadowAce

Eddie already done that: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eddie_Gaedel


4 posted on 12/15/2022 8:45:23 AM PST by Rurudyne (Standup Philosopher)
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To: ShadowAce
DH for any Major League team.

Or a running back for any NFL team. They'll never see him coming and he'll crawl between legs for big gains.
5 posted on 12/15/2022 8:47:00 AM PST by adorno
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To: Red Badger

Mini Mini Me.


6 posted on 12/15/2022 8:49:21 AM PST by Flick Lives (Cui bono)
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To: Flick Lives

Mini Me’s Mini Me!.......................


7 posted on 12/15/2022 8:52:19 AM PST by Red Badger (Homeless veterans camp in the streets while illegal aliens are put up in hotels.....................)
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To: ShadowAce

Put me in, Coach!................


8 posted on 12/15/2022 8:53:04 AM PST by Red Badger (Homeless veterans camp in the streets while illegal aliens are put up in hotels.....................)
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9 posted on 12/15/2022 8:54:42 AM PST by BookmanTheJanitor
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Finally, something to smile about from Iran.


10 posted on 12/15/2022 8:57:13 AM PST by aculeus
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he weighs less than my cat


11 posted on 12/15/2022 8:57:51 AM PST by SisterK (the final variant is communism)
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He could pass as a live Chucky. Sort of looks like the kid on the Shriner’s commercial.


12 posted on 12/15/2022 9:08:30 AM PST by mikey_hates_everything
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To: Red Badger

at least he wasn’t overlooked


13 posted on 12/15/2022 9:16:22 AM PST by Manuel OKelley
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To: BookmanTheJanitor

He needs a better tailor. Are those doll clothes?


14 posted on 12/15/2022 9:24:15 AM PST by EinNYC
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To: BookmanTheJanitor; All

Height 25 and a half inches
Name 24 letters including middle

His name almost as big as he is..kinda


15 posted on 12/15/2022 9:32:20 AM PST by raccoonradio
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To: Red Badger

Anyone seen the movie Freaks?


16 posted on 12/15/2022 9:36:52 AM PST by KobraKai
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To: Red Badger

But is he still taller than Barbara Boxer?


17 posted on 12/15/2022 9:43:18 AM PST by DPMD ( )
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To: Red Badger

I hope he makes enough money to take care of himself and his parents.


18 posted on 12/15/2022 9:45:21 AM PST by PghBaldy (12/14/12 - 930am -rampage begins... 12/15/12 - 1030am - Obama team scouts photo-op locations.)
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Hollywood should take notice................


19 posted on 12/15/2022 9:47:27 AM PST by Red Badger (Homeless veterans camp in the streets while illegal aliens are put up in hotels.....................)
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Well if there is a remake of Fantasy Island.... “Dah Plane, dah plane boss!”


20 posted on 12/15/2022 9:48:56 AM PST by missnry (The truth will set you free ... and drive liberals crazy!)
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