The countries with the tallest people in the world, ranked

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Sultan Kosen is very tall compared to the two children standing on a short wall next to him as he holds a cane and one of their hands
Sultan Kösen poses next to two children in 2024.

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I almost died after giving birth. Nineteen years later, my son and the son of the doctor who saved my life are dorm mates in college.

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Jennifer Takos was surprised to see the doctor who saved her life when she was moving her son to college.

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This couple holds an annual 'goals meeting.' In 2024, they saved 6 figures and traveled to Greece and Italy.

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Durelle and Samantha Bailey at a coworking space.
Samantha and Durelle Bailey book a meeting room at a coworking space every year to discuss New Year's goals.

Durelle and Samantha Bailey

I moved from the UK to a laid-back island in Indonesia at 56. My yearly rent is $2500.

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A woman on a beach wearing a pink headband.
Sarah Burghard moved to the island of Lombok.

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My ex dumped me by sending a voice note. It was painful and confusing.

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The author (not pictured) received a voice note from her ex.

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I committed a white-collar crime while bipolar manic. Years later, I'm still facing the consequences.

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The author has bipolar disorder and experienced manic episodes.

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I always thought we'd retire in Europe. We spend our time in Mexico and California instead.

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A woman sitting in her camper van with a cuddly toy in one hand and a book in the other. The back doors of the van are open, and a beach can be seen next to it.
The author often travels with her husband in a camper van.

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Insider Today: Work out smarter

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I was in the best shape of my life when I got hit by a car. The debilitating pain during recovery left me emotionally shredded.

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Winston Chiang wearing a hooded poncho and glasses and sitting on a concrete structure.
The author was in a bike accident in his 20s that left him physically injured and depressed.

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I want to lose fat and gain muscle. A nutritionist said to eat more, especially carbs.

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A plate of salmon, broccoli and rice.
Adding a portion of rice to salmon and broccoli makes the meal more balanced and energizing.

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