The Dutch are the world's tallest people

[one...two...tree 2,762]

AMSTERDAM, Netherlands (AP) -- Most of us are taller than our parents, who probably are taller than their parents. But in the Netherlands, the generational progression has reached new heights.

In the last 150 years, the Dutch have become the tallest people on Earth - and experts say they're still getting bigger. It is a tale of a nation's health and wealth.

Prosperity propelled the collective growth spurt that began in the mid-1800s and was only interrupted during the harsh years of the Nazi occupation in the 1940s - when average heights actually declined.

With their protein-rich diet and a national health service that pampers infants, the Dutch are standing taller than ever. The average Dutchman stands just over 6 feet, while women average nearly 5-foot-7.

Ask Pieter Gijselaar about the problems of the very tall.

At more than 6-feet-10 1/2, he spends a lot of time ducking through doorways and guarding against minor head injuries. In an economy-class airline seat, he only fits in the emergency exit row. He had to have the seat of his Volkswagen Golf specially fitted and blocks put under the legs to raise his office desk.

http://hosted.ap.org/dynamic/stories/N/NET...-09-15-17-25-30

[Jenn! 918]

What a controversial topic, Steven. Let the flaming begin!

[Alex+R 0]

What a controversial topic, Steven. Let the flaming begin!

Well, it's the first topic I've seen today that actually piqued my interest, sadly enough.

[one...two...tree 2,762]

What a controversial topic, Steven. Let the flaming begin!

The last thread on torture I posted exhausted me...it was like I was on trial for murder.

[Jenn! 918]

I have a Dutch friend. She's very short. This story must be BS.

[one...two...tree 2,762]

I have a Dutch friend. She's very short. This story must be BS.

Did she grow up in the Netherlands? I think over there they drink a special goat's milk that makes them tall.

[Jenn! 918]

I have a Dutch friend. She's very short. This story must be BS.

Did she grow up in the Netherlands? I think over there they drink a special goat's milk that makes them tall.

Yes she did! Lives there still too. Like I said, BS. Check your sources...

[Clownies 2]

must...fight...the...urge...to...make...fun...of...the...dutch...!!

[one...two...tree 2,762]

I have a Dutch friend. She's very short. This story must be BS.

Did she grow up in the Netherlands? I think over there they drink a special goat's milk that makes them tall.

Yes she did! Lives there still too. Like I said, BS. Check your sources...

Check her DNA ... the article says it's true so it must be! Sheesh! In the meantime, she should start drinking goat's milk. Hanging upside down might help also.

[incanada1234 0]

My sister-in-law is Dutch and her whole immediate family is tall. Crikey, Steven actually posted a true story for once!

[one...two...tree 2,762]

My sister-in-law is Dutch and her whole immediate family is tall. Crikey, Steven actually posted a true story for once!

Doh! Let the flames fly!

[jolanda 0]

the average must have gone up when I left

[babybunny 2]

AMSTERDAM, Netherlands (AP) -- Most of us are taller than our parents, who probably are taller than their parents. But in the Netherlands, the generational progression has reached new heights.

In the last 150 years, the Dutch have become the tallest people on Earth - and experts say they're still getting bigger. It is a tale of a nation's health and wealth.

Prosperity propelled the collective growth spurt that began in the mid-1800s and was only interrupted during the harsh years of the Nazi occupation in the 1940s - when average heights actually declined.

With their protein-rich diet and a national health service that pampers infants, the Dutch are standing taller than ever. The average Dutchman stands just over 6 feet, while women average nearly 5-foot-7.

Ask Pieter Gijselaar about the problems of the very tall.

At more than 6-feet-10 1/2, he spends a lot of time ducking through doorways and guarding against minor head injuries. In an economy-class airline seat, he only fits in the emergency exit row. He had to have the seat of his Volkswagen Golf specially fitted and blocks put under the legs to raise his office desk.

http://hosted.ap.org/dynamic/stories/N/NET...-09-15-17-25-30

My ex husband is Dutch and well lets say he is short like " mini moe "

[Collie 122]

It is true. I had a boyfriend who was dutch and he was 6ft 2 tall! I lived in the Netherlands and did zoology research at Universiteit Groningen for 6 months and the majority of them working there and in the Netherlands itself were mega tall people!

[Artegal 1]

Remind the people making this measurements to remove those wooden shoes before estimating how tall the subject is.