Turk takes title of world's tallest man

A towering Turk was officially crowned the world's tallest man Thursday. Eight foot and 1 inch tall, Sultan Kosen, talking to media in London said that he was looking forward to parlaying his newfound status into a chance at love. Girls were usually scared of me, up until now it's been really difficult to find a girlfriend due to my height, Kosen said. It was difficult to find shoes and clothes, he added. He sleeps on a three meter long bed. Guinness World Records spokesman said that Sultan Kosen was the tallest man walking the planet in a decade.