Monday, March 7, 2011

why you're (probably) taller than your grandparents

men born in 1956-1962 were 3 times as likely as men
born in 1906-1915 to reach an adult height of 6 ft. or taller.

women born in 1956-1962 were 5 times as likely to be
taller than 5" 5' as were women born near the turn of the century.

in 1956-1965 only 3 basketball players in the NBA were
7 feet tall. in the 2001-2002 season, 48 players were at least
7 feet tall.

the offensive line of the USA today 2001 all usa team averaged
302 lbs. in 1993, the line of the chicago bears averaged
less than 200 lbs.

we're all getting taller and heavier. what will we look
like in 50 years?!

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