World's tallest and shortest men finally meet

Sultan Kosen, the world's tallest man and He Pingping, the world's shortest man, have met face-to-face face-to-shin for the first time.

Measuring 8 ft 1 in (or 246.5 cm) Sultan Kosen, from Turkey became the tallest man last September. He Pingping from China, 2 ft 5.37 in (or 74.61 cm) has held his title a year longer.

But today was the first time the two had met and the 'momentous' occasion in Istanbul was held to celebrate the opening of the new Guinness World Records Live! Roadshow.

During the event members of the public will be able to learn about many of the odd and weird records and even attempt 50 themselves.

Speaking of his meeting with Pingping, Kosen said: "I've wanted to meet Pingping ever since I was awarded the title 'tallest man' and I'm really happy that he was willing to travel to Turkey so we could both take part.

"I can't wait to show him around our beautiful city." ...  Hmm, we wonder if that will be on his shoulders.