The smallest man in the world was discovered in Colombia. The height of Eduard Nino Hernandez is only 70 cm, and he weighs only 10 kg, despite the fact that he is already 24 years old. The man is officially recognized as the smallest in the world according to the Guinness Book of Records.
According to his mother, Edward stopped growing when he was two years old. Since birth, he has gained only 40 cm in height. At the same time, the record holder himself claims that he is satisfied with his body: "I am happy because I am unique." Hernandez makes money by performing dances and even acting in films: he is currently playing the role of a drug dealer in a certain criminal film.
Previously, the Guinness Book considered the smallest person in the world to be the Chinese He Pingping. He passed away this March. However, it was now revealed that Pinpin was not a true record holder - he was 4 cm taller than Hernandez.
In any case, the Colombian does not have long to be considered the smallest adult in the world. In October, the 18th birthday will be celebrated by the Nepalese Hagendra Tapa Magar, who is only 56 cm long. Last year it was reported that he had already become an adult and could claim the title, but the BBC denies this information.
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Hagendra Tapa Magar
Hagendra Tapa Magar may become the smallest person in history. The record is currently held by the Indian Gul Mohammed, who was 57 cm - a whole centimeter more than a tiny resident of Nepal.