A pastoral economy and an abundance of wildlife led to a high-protein diet that made white men grow tall — but others are catching up
Famously, the internet never forgets — but what if it never knew? That seems to be the case when it comes to the height of Jan Smuts.
Luckily, though, floating in cyberspace is a photograph of “Slim Jannie” standing alongside the 1.62m then Princess Elizabeth in the Drakensberg in 1947. The future queen, in low heels, appears to be slightly shorter than the SA prime minister, meaning that while he was seen by some as a giant among men, he was certainly no giant. ..If you have already registered or subscribed, please sign in to continue.
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