Why Do Short People Live Longer ?

[Aujuba]

I think there is a minimum height for the military but not sure if there is a maximum other than for certain occupations like pilots. So if you are really short you are unlikely to die young due to war.

I would guess that 7 foot people fly less unless they are rich as economy would be pretty darn uncomfortable in terms of leg room.

Tall people bump their heads a lot especially in places like Thailand.

Short people like children asre smaller so they are less likely to be seen by drivers so there may be more short people hit by cars and other vehicles.

Short people who can't swim and fall in water may drown at shallower depths.

Very tall people might find it difficult using public toilets and so 'hold it' longer until they get home. This intentional backup of bodily fluids might lead to internal diseases such as colon cancer in the long run.

Short people who use public toilets are more likely to get bacteria from them which could lead to disease.

If a short person fights with a giant, the giant mostly likely will win unless the short person is Bruce Lee or a small israeli boy with a slingshot.

I wonder if people with short fingers are faster at typing than people with long finger.

[Zeid]

long or short i am not sure about,

my great grand father lived till 115 his last daughter was born when he was 96 yes 96,

i saw my great grand father and great grand mother, both in their 90 when they passed away

on grandmother still alive at 90 something,

and one grand father dies at 85,

and the other in early 80's

if it is the genes i am in for a long long ride.

Really, your great grandfather is amongst the top 3 oldest males to have ever lived.

not sure about that but should we have his in and out certificate wopuld be more than glady to send to you, though i doubt you will understand circcasian language.

[mikethevigoman]

Little legs get more exercise

[mikethevigoman]

Of course none of this negates the fact that absolutely nobody, from any society wants to be a 'Short Ass'

There again, perhaps standing on tiptoes in the bar is good for the circulation.

Naka.

What about dwarfs ?