We rarely think about what we cannot see with our own eyes. And the world is full of amazing facts that you should know about. They apply to any “creations”. However, the most interesting facts are about people. They never cease to amaze. For example, do you know what the shortest man in the world is? Do you know his height and his lifestyle? No? Let's figure it out together.

A little about our differences

Before finding out who currently holds the title of “the shortest man in the world,” it is suggested to look at society as a whole. We all have individual characteristics. Some stay with us for life, others change over time. These include, for example, weight. It can change significantly over time. But this does not happen with skin color or height. No, of course, and they change, but not so significantly. The skin may become tanned. But after a certain age, almost all people’s height remains unchanged. There are special cases associated with deviations in physiological processes, but we will not touch on them. The shortest man in the world (whoever he is) is also something of an aberration. Scientists say that in such people a certain hormone responsible for increasing size does not work. However, these people have to live with this “characteristic”. They find their calling, start families, and work. Even, as the facts say, they achieve certain successes.

About clarifications

When they say “the shortest man in the world,” they mean a certain person. But you and I understand that there are many of them. That is, the people on the planet are constantly renewing themselves. Babies are born, develop and grow. Sometimes a new record holder appears among them. Therefore, if you want to know how tall the shortest person in the world is, you need to indicate the period. That is, to specify what exactly is meant.

Are you wondering who currently holds this title? Maybe you want to know which of the people who lived throughout time were distinguished by their small stature? This is different data. Of course, they rarely reach us from the depths of history. However, you can glean the necessary information from special sources that began to exist when the letter appeared. Well, over time, people realized the value of information. Now there are special organizations that collect and store it for the living and their descendants. You can, for example, find out what the Guinness record is in this area. deserves to be included in this volume.

About the first record

Gul Mohammed became famous thanks to the Guinness book. He became the first record holder in this category. This man lived in the Indian city of New Delhi. His height was described as being only fifty-seven centimeters. This “baby” lived for forty years. They say he had an addiction to tobacco. This is what ruined him. The first record holder died in 1997. He was killed by a common cold, which caused a serious complication. Gul weighed only seventeen kilograms. His story can serve as a kind of negative example for young people. Tobacco does not prolong the life of anyone, regardless of height and weight. However, for such a miniature man, it naturally turned out to be even more destructive than for others.

Next record holder

Not long ago, the world learned the name of a new contender for the title of shortest. He became a citizen of Nepal. His name is Chandra Bahadur Dnagi. This contender's height is even shorter. It is only fifty-six centimeters. This man weighs only twelve kilograms. But age impresses everyone, especially specialists. The fact is that people whose growth has stopped in infancy rarely stay in this world for long. This is due to changes in their physiology. However, Chandra has already celebrated his seventy-second anniversary. This fact alone is worthy of being included in the Book of Records.

It was his lifestyle that allowed this man to remain unknown for so long. He never went to the hospital. He lives in solitude and is engaged in sewing household items, including hats and special bedding for carrying heavy loads on the back. Chandra is feeling great. He said that the secret to his health is turmeric. He dilutes it in warm water and uses it regularly. Chandra's only regret is that he was unable to create his own family. Besides, he has a dream. He wants to see the world. Recognition as a record holder could give him the opportunity to fulfill his dream.

Official winner

A few words about the person who was included in the Book of Records. It turned out to be Junry Baluinga, who lives in the Philippines. His height is almost sixty centimeters. He stopped changing when Junri turned one year old. At the same time, its development stopped. Nowadays he can only communicate in short phrases, without touching on complex topics. It is interesting that the family in which the record holder was born has other children. They developed normally. Only Junri turned out to be different from everyone else. Doctors were unable to determine the reasons for this phenomenon. However, the record holder hopes that there will be specialists who can help him. Let's wish him success.

The lowest and the most in the world

The idea of ​​a meeting of record holders turned out to be interesting. It is now hardly possible to find out who came up with this wonderful idea. However, a photograph showing the tallest and smallest man in the world has spread all over the planet. It is surprising and thought-provoking. We are so different, but we all deserve a normal life. Is it really that difficult to come to an agreement?

People in the world are all different in height. Nature never ceases to surprise us. The reasons that a person is born very small or stops growing after some time can be both genetic changes in the body and the consequences of serious diseases, such as pituitary dwarfism and osteogenesis imperfecta. The shortest people in the world will be discussed in our article.

10. Hi Ping-Ping, height 74 cm

He Pingping, originally from China, lived only 21 years. He died in March 2010. The height of one of the smallest people in the world was 74 cm. He suffered from osteogenesis imperfecta, a disease in which bones become more brittle. Such people are called “fragile” or “crystal”. Usually the disease is inherited, but sometimes it can be caused by an individual mutation in the body. Hi Ping Ping's health problems were further complicated by the fact that he smoked a lot. He died of heart complications. Arriving in Italy to film the show Lo show dei record, Hi Ping-Ping felt unwell, but the doctors could not help him.

9. Hatiche Kocaman, height 71 cm

One of the shortest people on the planet is 21-year-old Hatice Kocaman from Turkey. Her height is 71 centimeters and her weight is 6.8 kilograms. At birth, doctors diagnosed her with dwarfism (dwarfism). Hatiche was born weighing 1.64 kilograms. The girl's closest relatives are of average height. Doctors do not know what caused Hatiche's disease, which caused her to stop growing at age 4. As for mental abilities, they correspond to her biological age. Like most of the world's smallest people, she suffers from many diseases. She was diagnosed with hip dysplasia. In addition, the girl suffers from severe back pain. Local doctors can’t help her, because they don’t have enough experience to operate on a tiny patient. Khatiche graduated from a specialized school, but did not find a job in her specialty. She continues to live with her parents.

8. Edward Nino Hernandez, height 70 cm

Edward Nino Hernandez, originally from Colombia, held the title of the shortest man in the world for three years. His height is 70 cm and his weight is 10 kilograms. He lives in Bogota and is very popular in Colombia. Edward dances Latin American dances and acts in films. He is proud of his uniqueness and feels quite happy. It is noteworthy that Edward's younger brother has outgrown him by only 23 centimeters.

7. Bridget Jordan, height 69 cm

Bridgette Jordan is one of the smallest women in the world. Her height is 69 cm. And her brother Brad's height is 96 cm. Together they are known as the shortest relatives in the world. The reason for their short stature is the incurable disease pituitary dwarfism, or dwarfism. Bridget's tiny size hasn't stopped her - she leads an active lifestyle and goes to college with her brother. The girl loves dancing and music and is on the support team of the local basketball club.

6. Khagendra Thapa Magar, height 67 cm

Nepalese Khagendra Thapa Magar, with a height of 67 cm and a weight of 5.5 kg, is one of the shortest people in the world. At birth, he weighed only 600 grams and easily fit in one palm. Doctors could not determine the reason for such a short stature. At the same time, Khagendra’s parents and brother are of normal height. One of the smallest people on the planet is not too worried about his unusual appearance and is optimistic about the future. He is becoming more and more popular: now the young man plays the role of goodwill ambassador for the Nepalese government. In addition, Khagendra Thapa Magar is part of a dance group and occasionally tours with it. In his free time, he helps his father, the owner of a fruit shop. Unfortunately, an unknown disease has negatively affected the mental abilities of the smallest person in the world, says adult Khagendra Thapa Magar like a child.

5. Stacey Herald, height 66 cm

American Stacey Herald is known not only as one of the shortest women in the world, but also for becoming the mother of three children. Her height stopped at 66 cm due to osteogenesis imperfecta. Despite her tiny size and illness, she married a man of average height, Will Herald. The couple dreamed of a big family, although doctors urged Stacy to give up her desire to have children, since pregnancy and childbirth could cause her irreparable harm. Stacey didn’t listen to anyone and now she and Will are raising two girls and a boy. Unfortunately, the eldest of the daughters inherited her mother's disease.

4. Madge Bester, height 65 cm

Madge Bester, a native of Africa, has a height of 65 cm. She, like Hi Ping Ping, suffers from osteogenesis imperfecta. Due to illness, one of the smallest women in the world is forced to move in a wheelchair. Madge's mother, whose height was 70 cm, also suffered from the same disease.

3. Jyoti Amji, height 62.8 cm

Jyoti Amji, originally from India, is the shortest female representative. Her height is 62.8 cm. The reason for the girl’s short stature is achondroplasia, an incurable disease that disrupts the growth of bone tissue. Once in the Guinness Book of Records, she got the opportunity to travel and visited Japan and Italy. Today, Jyoti Amji actively acts in films and participates in television shows. She gained fame as an actress after participating in the 4th season of the popular TV series American Horror Story, in which she played a participant in a traveling circus. The girl plans to continue her career in Bollywood, where her exotic appearance will be in demand and she will receive a higher education.

2. Junri Baluing, height 55.8 cm

The second shortest person on Earth is a native of the Philippines, Junry Baluing. His height is 55.8 cm. He was born into a poor large family. At two years old, his parents noticed that he had stopped growing. Doctors for a long time thought that this was a consequence of the child’s frequent illnesses, until they came to the conclusion that Junri Balwing would no longer grow. Now the little record holder is fully cared for by his parents - he himself can only move with the help of support.

1. Chandra Bahadur Dangi, height 54.6 cm

Nepalese Chandra Bahadur Dangi was recognized as the shortest man on Earth. His height was 54.6 cm and his weight was 12 kg. He became an absolute record holder, since such a small growth was recorded for the first time. The Nepalese was 73 years old when they discovered its existence quite by accident. Chandra comes from a remote village and has never sought medical help in his entire life. Despite his height, he was a cheerful and active person and dreamed of traveling. Chandra Bahadur Dangi was a weaver by profession. Having gained fame as the shortest man in the world, he was able to visit other countries, as he dreamed of. In September 2015, a Nepalese man was hospitalized on one of the Samoan islands with a diagnosis of pneumonia. He died in the hospital.

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The shortest people in the world

Nature never ceases to surprise us. Along with people of average height, there are both the tallest and shortest people in the world. The latter will be discussed in our article. The reasons that a person is born very small or stops growing after some time can be both genetic changes in the body and the consequences of serious diseases, such as pituitary dwarfism and osteogenesis imperfecta.

10. Hi Ping Ping | height 74 cm

(He Pingping ) originally from China lived only 21 years. He died in March 2010. The height of one of the smallest people in the world was 74 cm. He suffered from osteogenesis imperfecta, a disease in which bones become more brittle. Such people are called “fragile” or “crystal”. Usually the disease is inherited, but sometimes it can be caused by an individual mutation in the body. Hi Ping Ping's health problems were further complicated by the fact that he smoked a lot. He died of heart complications. Arriving in Italy to film the show Lo show dei record, Hi Ping-Ping felt unwell, but the doctors could not help him.

9. Hatiche Kocaman | height 71 cm

One of the shortest people on the planet is 21-year-old Hatice Kocaman from Turkey. Her height is 71 centimeters and her weight is 6.8 kilograms. At birth, doctors diagnosed her with dwarfism (dwarfism). Hatiche was born weighing 1.64 kilograms. The girl's closest relatives are of average height. Doctors do not know what caused Hatiche's disease, which caused her to stop growing at age 4. As for mental abilities, they correspond to her biological age. Like most of the world's smallest people, she suffers from many diseases. She was diagnosed with hip dysplasia. In addition, the girl suffers from severe back pain. Local doctors can’t help her, because they don’t have enough experience to operate on a tiny patient.

Khatiche graduated from a specialized school, but did not find a job in her specialty. She continues to live with her parents.

8. Edward Nino Hernandez | height 70 cm

The Colombian native held the title of shortest man in the world for three years. His height is 70 cm and his weight is 10 kilograms. He lives in Bogota and is very popular in Colombia. Edward dances Latin American dances and acts in films. He is proud of his uniqueness and feels quite happy. It is noteworthy that Edward’s younger brother “outgrew” him by only 23 centimeters.

7. Bridget Jordan | height 69 cm

(Bridgette Jordan) is one of the smallest women in the world. Her height is 69 cm. And her brother Brad's height is 96 cm. Together they are known as the shortest relatives in the world. The reason for their short stature is the incurable disease pituitary dwarfism, or dwarfism. Bridget's tiny size hasn't stopped her - she leads an active lifestyle and goes to college with her brother. The girl loves dancing and music and is on the support team of the local basketball club.

6. Khagendra Thapa Magar | height 67 cm

With a height of 67 cm and a weight of 5.5 kg, the Nepalese is one of the shortest people in the world. At birth, he weighed only 600 grams and easily fit in one palm. Doctors could not determine the reason for such a short stature. At the same time, Khagendra’s parents and brother are of normal height. One of the smallest people on the planet is not too worried about his unusual appearance and is optimistic about the future. He is becoming more and more popular: now the young man plays the role of goodwill ambassador for the Nepalese government. In addition, Khagendra Thapa Magar is part of a dance group and occasionally tours with it. In his free time, he helps his father, the owner of a fruit shop. Unfortunately, an unknown disease has negatively affected the mental abilities of the smallest person in the world, says adult Khagendra Thapa Magar like a child.

5. Stacey Herald | height 66 cm

The American is known not only as one of the shortest women in the world, but also for becoming the mother of three children. Her height stopped at 66 cm due to osteogenesis imperfecta. Despite her tiny size and illness, she married a man of average height, Will Herald. The couple dreamed of a big family, although doctors strongly urged Stacy to give up her desire to have children, since pregnancy and childbirth could cause her irreparable harm. Stacey didn’t listen to anyone and now she and Will are raising two girls and a boy. Unfortunately, the eldest of the daughters inherited her mother's disease.

4. Madge Bester | height 65 cm

A native of Africa, she is 65 cm tall. She, like Hi Ping Ping, suffers from osteogenesis imperfecta. Due to illness, one of the smallest women in the world is forced to move in a wheelchair. Madge's mother, whose height was 70 cm, also suffered from the same disease.

3. Jyoti Amji | height 62.8 cm

Originally from India, she is the shortest female representative. Her height is 62.8 cm. The reason for the girl’s short stature is achondroplasia, an incurable disease that disrupts the growth of bone tissue. Once in the Guinness Book of Records, she got the opportunity to travel and visited Japan and Italy. Today, Jyoti Amji actively acts in films and participates in television shows. She gained fame as an actress after participating in the 4th season of the popular TV series American Horror Story, in which she played a member of a traveling circus. The girl plans to continue her career in Bollywood, where her exotic appearance will be in demand and she will receive a higher education.

2. Junry Balwing | height 55.8 cm

The second shortest person on Earth is a native of the Philippines. His height is 55.8 cm. He was born into a poor large family. At two years old, his parents noticed that he had stopped growing. Doctors for a long time thought that this was a consequence of the child’s frequent illnesses, until they came to the conclusion that Junri Balwing would no longer grow. Now the little record holder is fully cared for by his parents - he himself can only move with the help of support.

1. Chandra Bahadur Dangi | height 54.6 cm

A Nepalese man has been recognized as the shortest man on Earth. His height was 54.6 cm and his weight was 12 kg. He became an absolute record holder, since such a small growth was recorded for the first time. The Nepalese was 73 years old when they learned about its existence quite by accident. Chandra comes from a remote village and has never sought medical help in his entire life. Despite his height, he was a cheerful and active person and dreamed of traveling. Chandra Bahadur Dangi was a weaver by profession. Having gained fame as the shortest man in the world, he was able to visit other countries, as he dreamed of. In September 2015, a Nepalese man was hospitalized on one of the Samoan islands with a diagnosis of pneumonia. He died in the hospital.

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Junry Balawing, who lives in a remote town in the southern Philippines, stands just under two feet tall. He was officially declared the shortest man in the world and included in the Guinness Book of Records. Junri Balauing, who just turned eighteen, is 23.5 inches (59.93 centimeters) tall and is 7 centimeters shorter than the previous holder of the world's shortest man title, Khagendra Thapa Magar of Nepal, who is 26 inches (26 inches). about 67 centimeters).
The Guinness World Records team ceremoniously entered Junri Balauing's data into the book in the remote Philippine town of Sindangan, where Balauing lives.

According to the rules, the record holder must be at least 18 years old. The smallest man in the world celebrated his coming of age this Sunday.

Juneri Balawing's father said his son, the eldest of four children, stopped growing in his first year of life. His speech has also stopped developing, and his communication is now limited to short phrases. Balauing mostly stays at home because he needs help getting from place to place. His condition prevented him from attending school.

While entry into the Guinness Book of World Records does not come with a cash prize, Guinness World Records chief Craig Glenday said the team hopes publicizing Balauing's case will help raise awareness among medical professionals who may be able to help him. Local doctors were unable to explain the reasons for his current condition. “The previous record holder received medical care... He even underwent free surgeries that were done at US public expense,” noted the head of the Guinness Book of Records, Craig Glenday.

Khagendra Thapa Magar received his title of the shortest man in the world on his eighteenth birthday on October 14, 2010.

Edward Nino Germandez held the title of the world's shortest man for a brief period from March to October 2010, between the death of the previous record holder and Hagendra Thapa Magar's eighteenth birthday.

He Pingping from China received the title of the shortest man in the world in January 2007. In 2010, he died of heart disease at the age of 21. He was 74 centimeters (2 feet 5 inches) tall.

He Pingping was famous all over the world. In this photo he is next to Bao Xingshun, who held the title of tallest man in the world until September 2009. He was 2 meters 36 centimeters (7 feet 9 inches) tall.

He Pingping next to Sultan Kozen of Turkey, the next holder of the title of tallest man in the world. His height is 246.5 centimeters (8 feet and 1 inch).

Juneri Balawing celebrates her eighteenth birthday with cake and balloons.

Previous holder of the world's shortest man title, Khagendra Thapa Magar, who is 67.08 centimeters (26.4 inches) tall, displays his record holder medals in Pokhara, west of Kathmandu. He is more than seven centimeters taller than Junrie Balawing.

The first holder of the title of the shortest man in the world, whose height and age were officially documented by representatives of the Guinness Book of Records, is Guy Mohammed from New Delhi, India. His height was only 57 centimeters. Guy Mohammed died at the age of forty in 1997 due to breathing problems caused by tobacco abuse.

Our world is full of miracles and anomalies. You can meet them every day, going to work or walking in the park. Unique, inimitable nature surrounds us all our lives. However, it often happens to see unusual things among people. Human genes have not yet been sufficiently studied, despite the high development of medicine. They are the main reason for the birth of people unlike most of us.

Among them, many stand out and have been awarded this title over the years. However, the most celebrated among women to date was Pauline Masters. He was only 59 centimeters. She can be called the embodiment of the fairy-tale Thumbelina, just as fragile and sweet.

Pauline was born in 1876 in Holland. At birth, her height was 30.5 centimeters. At nine years old she weighed only 1.36 kilograms, and at nineteen she weighed a little more than four.

The smallest person in the world, much less a girl, could not go unnoticed. In those days, she had one road - to the circus. The audience was delighted with her. Pauline performed acrobatic numbers, at the end of which there was always dancing with the audience. She looked like a doll. The tiny dresses, lace and shoes were amazing.

The live Thumbelina's stage name was Princess Pauline. Under this name she successfully performed in Germany, Great Britain, France, and Belgium. In 1894 she made her debut in New York. After that, she gained thousands of new fans.

Despite universal love and recognition, the smallest person in the world in history, namely Pauline Masters, died in the prime of life. She was struck down by meningitis and pneumonia. The tiny body could not cope with the disease, and on March 1, 1895, little Princess Pauline died.

The smallest man in the world among men is the living Tapa Magaru. He lives in Nepal. He is 55 centimeters tall and weighs 5.5 kilograms. He was born very tiny, weighing 600 grams. According to the mother's stories, it fit in her palm. When Tapa got stronger and grew a little, he happily went for walks with his father, while fitting into his pocket.

Thapa's parents tried more than once to get into the Guinness Book of Records. But they were refused due to their son’s young age. Having become an adult, the boy was able to receive the long-awaited title, which he was incredibly happy about.

Over the next 10 years, the teenager will have to be measured three more times. If his height does not change, he will retain his title.

He was far from the first holder of this title. Before him, this title was held by the Indian Gul Mohammed. He was only two centimeters taller. Besides them there was also the Chinese He Pingping, Edwardo Nino Hernandezes from Colombia and others. But they were all significantly taller than Tapa Magaru.

The largest and smallest people in the world have always been objects of close public attention. Their life and everyday life are covered in sufficient detail in the press. What was previously considered a disadvantage, today, thanks to show business figures, easily turns into advantages.