World's tallest man celebrates his 40th birthday

"After that day [that I was announced the tallest man in the world], I was born,” Kösen told Ripley’s. “Before that, I was a very silent person. Now, I can talk. I’m happy. I’m funny. I enjoy my life.”

Kösen’s Birthday Wish: ‘Travel…And To Keep My Record’
His title as the tallest man in the world has meant worldwide recognition for Kösen, as well as opportunities to travel the globe. So far, he has visited 127 countries. When he blew out his candles at Ripley’s Orlando location, Kösen shared his birthday wish—to continue traveling.

“[I want to] travel the remaining countries which I have not visited so far,” Kösen said, then joked, “And to keep my record title. I hope there will be no one taller than me!”


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