Posted on 01/02/2023 3:13:22 PM PST by DUMBGRUNT
A local hospital in northern Ghana told 29-year-old Sulemana Abdul Samed during one of his recent check-ups that he had reached the height of 9 ft 6in (2.89m).
This would make him the tallest man in the world, but there was a catch - the rural clinic could not be sure of his height because it did not have the correct measuring tools.
But Awuche does not let his problems get him down. He is full of soul as his tall slim frame weaves through the dusty paths of the village - smiling as people call out to him.
...Some people want to take selfies with him - even strangers come up to ask if he is the giant they have seen on social media.
"I usually will say: 'Yes come closer' - we stand and take nice pictures," Awuche says.
His first priority is to try and raise money for plastic surgery to deal with a serious skin complaint on one leg, ankle and foot caused by the excess growth of the limb.
But looking at his bandaged toes, Awuche refuses to be disheartened by his predicament.
"That is how Allah chose it for me, I am OK. I don't have a problem with the way God created me."
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He must have a sunroof and stick his head out like a giraffe
The NYC OSHA crew had the day off?
Depends on measurement of the ancient cubit, while it seems that 9'6'' may have required higher atmospheric pressure and oxygen
Yes, I believe that to be true. I tend to think the pre flood world, and the post flood world, were as different as night and day.
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