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Freak_NL
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Dutch went from shortest to tallest in Europe thro...
Outside of a few drawbacks (flying, sometimes shopping for clothes) it is mostly a benefit. Very useful in crowds.
I wouldn't want to be taller than my current 200cm though.
btrettel
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From what I've read taller height is negatively correlated with many health outcomes:
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chrischen
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It's a benefit because people think it's a benefit. Kinda like how it's mostly a "benefit" to be a white male in America.
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I wouldn't want to be taller than my current 200cm though.