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by FreekNortier 2313 days ago
Afrikaner here. I'm 6 feet tall and I'm the "short" one in my family and friend circle.
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JoeAltmaier 2313 days ago
I'm an Iowan from USA. My 6' son is the shortest male in our entire extended family. German ancestors.
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tenant 2313 days ago
If it's not too personal, is your wife of German extraction too?
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JoeAltmaier 2313 days ago
She's Italian and 5'3"

Three sons - 6', 6'3" and 6'4"

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tenant 2313 days ago
Sounds like your line is secure for another few generations at least!
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JoeAltmaier 2310 days ago
My eldest has married a 6'1" Amazon. So yeah.
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econcon 2313 days ago
Do you know anyone in your community who don't have enough to eat but yet they are tall?
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FreekNortier 2313 days ago
The poor ones tend to be tall but are skinny.
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