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Things you never think about Samurai edition. They were very very short. (lemmy.nz)
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[–] JadenSmith@sh.itjust.works 27 points 1 week ago (2 children)

You may find it interesting to know that around 150 years ago, Dutch men were amongst some of the shortest populations in Europe at an average of 165cm (5 ft 5 in).

Good exercise, better diets, and various other good things went into contributing to a taller average height today.

Source: https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/1081602X.2023.2192193#d1e165

[–] ivan@piefed.social 19 points 1 week ago (1 children)

We don’t even have to go 150 years back if we take a look at North and South Korea’s. Photos of soldiers from both countries standing side by side show staggering difference.

[–] JadenSmith@sh.itjust.works 4 points 1 week ago

I've seen those, huge difference!

[–] gedfromgont@piefed.ca 13 points 1 week ago (3 children)

better diets

[–] JadenSmith@sh.itjust.works 4 points 1 week ago

Looks aren't everything. Overall my gut feels incredible after a trip to the Netherlands! Great ingredients.

[–] DosDude@retrofed.com 2 points 1 week ago

Mag ik een berehap pinda, een frikadel speciaal en een patatje oorlog?

[–] Nurgus@lemmy.world 1 points 1 week ago

British and American viewers: Wow, that food looks good. Why can't we have food like that.