Being a short man can have unexpected health benefits

Pakistani Qamar Ali (left), who is one of the shortest men in the world, poses for a photo with his good friend and countryman Ijaz Ahmed, who is among the tallest men in the world, during their 2011 visit to Malaysia. — Filepic

Nature – actually human nature – seems to have a soft spot for tall men.

Given a choice between two equally qualified job applicants, hiring managers will typically go for the taller (six foot or 183cm and over) one.