Sultan Kosen: World's Tallest Man

As a child, Sultan Kosen was diagnosed with a pituitary tumor that caused his body to grow uncontrollably, leaving him with difficulty walking, not to mention fitting in. But Kosen, who now stands 8-foot-1, says he's thrilled to get some positive recognition for his height: The Guinness Book of Records has now proclaimed him the world's tallest person.

Dan Levy of The Sporting Blog puts Kosten's height into perspective: Kosen is six inches taller than the tallest players in NBA history, 7-foot-7 centers Manute Bol and Gheorghe Muresan. But while Kosten's pituitary tumor has required him to walk with crutches and kept him from playing sports, he sees a lot to be happy about in his newfound fame.

"Up until now, it's been really difficult to find a girlfriend," Kosen told the Associated Press. "I've never had one; they were usually scared of me. ... Hopefully now that I'm famous, I'll be able to meet lots of girls. I'd like to get married."

Lots of women like tall guys. Here's hoping Kosen finds the woman of his dreams.