Robert Wadlow, the “Alton Giant,” was the opposite of what fairy tales say a giant should be. His extraordinary height still holds the world record for the tallest man in recorded history. The History Guy remembers an extraordinary man and his extraordinary life.
Visit the Alton Museum of History and Art. http://www.altonmuseum.com/
Featuring a special appearance by one of the History Cats. Her name is Lucky.
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