"At 8’11”, Robert Wadlow was the tallest man in the world. But even though he was beloved for his height, it was a big part of the reason why he died so young. Since his legs were so long, he required braces for mobility. And when he was 22 years old, a poor fitting brace caused a blister on his ankles that led to a serious infection and fever — the complications of which caused his death.⁠"