PODOLYANTSI, Ukraine (March 24) - Leonid Stadnik's phenomenal height has forced him to quit a job he loved and to stoop as he moves around his house. But Stadnik, who Guinness World Records says is the world's tallest human, says his condition has also taught him that there are many kindhearted strangers. Since his recognition by Ukrainian record keepers four years ago, and by Guinness last year, people from all over Ukraine and the world have sent him out sized clothing, provided his home with running water and recently presented him with a giant bicycle. And on Monday, he got a new car, courtesy of President Viktor Yushchenko. "Thanks to good people I have shoes and clothes," said the 37-year-old former veterinarian, who still lives with his 66-year-old mother.
Although an 8 foot tall man is a bit intimidating and rather scary he is still a human being. I am glad to present this article to people and show that there are still some kind hearted people in this world. This man has probably suffered from depression because of how people must react to his size, but thanks to the few good people in the world he does not have to feel like such an outcast. At least people were kind enough to send him cloths and other forms of generosity showing that there is some humility left in the world. When I read this article it made me think about staring and judging people which is something I think all of us should try and do from time to time.
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