| Robert Wadlow's Shoes | |
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| Size 37, Male | |
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Origin |
Robert Wadlow |
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Type |
Leather Shoes |
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Effects |
Allows user to increase or decrease their height |
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Activation |
Wearing |
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Collected by |
Agent Brady Brown |
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Section |
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Date of Collection |
Jul.13.2014 |
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Origin[]
Robert Pershing Wadlow (February 22, 1918 – July 15, 1940) also known as the Alton Giant and the Giant of Illinois, is the tallest person in history for whom there is irrefutable evidence. The Alton and Illinois monikers reflect the fact that he was born and grew up in Alton, Illinois. Wadlow reached 8 ft 11.1 in (2.72 m) in height and weighed 439 lb (199 kg) at his death at age 22. His great size and his continued growth in adulthood were due to hyperplasia of his pituitary gland, which results in an abnormally high level of human growth hormone. He showed no indication of an end to his growth even at the time of his death.
Effect[]
When worn, the user can increase or decrease their height, but the maximum height is 10 feet tall.