A Photograph of World's Tallest Man Shaking Hands with World's Shortest Man

Sultan Kösen, from Turkey, holds the title of being the tallest man in the world, standing at an impressive height of 8’9″.

Chandra Bahadur Dangi, from Nepal, holds the title for being the shortest at just 21 and a half inches. Today, the two crossed paths for the first time — in London, for the 10th annual Guinness World Records Day.

The largest shoe measures 18 ft 0.53 in x 6 ft 11.07 in and stands 9 ft 6.17 tall. Guinness World Records

The oldest wing walker is Thomas Lackey who completed a wing walk at the age of 90 years and 5 months

The most dogs in costumed attire gathered in a single location is 426 dogs.Matt May—Guinness World Records

Most high kicks by a single chorus line in 30 seconds is 720.Miguel Medina—Guinness World Records

Canada’s largest Macarena dance involved 1,861 participants. Angela Y. Martin—Guinness World Records

The tallest married living couple in the US are Wayne and Laurie Hallquist who measure a combined 13 ft 4.4 inches. Guinness World Records

Largest tug of war tournament included 1,290 individuals.Luca Di Tommaso—Guinness World Records

Most stairs climbed in one minute while balancing a person on the head is 23.Miguel Medina—Guinness World Records

Most nationalities represented in a sauna is 91.Guinness World Records

The largest cream biscuit is 23.2 in long and 15.4 in wide.Paul Michael Hughes—Guinness World Records

During a photocall in London on November 13, 2014, the world’s tallest man, Sultan Kosen of Turkey, and the shortest adult ever certified by Guinness World Records, Chandra Bahadur Dangi of Nepal, on the left, pose for pictures. Andrew Cowie—AFP/Getty Images

Kosen, at the age of 31, is engaged in the noble profession of farming. Meanwhile, Dangi, who is 74 years old, has a job creating placemats and head straps for the local villagers.

“Despite our contrasting heights, we have faced comparable challenges in our lives,” shared Kosen, a 31-year-old farmer, in an interview with AFP. “And when I gaze into Chandra’s eyes, it’s evident that he possesses admirable qualities.”