World's tallest man saves dolphins

So strange it has to be true.

Last Thursday an aquarium in Beijing called in the help of the worlds tallest man - standing at 7 feet 9 inches - to save the lives of two dolphins. Seriously.

The dolphins had swallowed some pieces of plastic which could not be dislodged by conventional tools or instruments. The scientists at the scene determined the only way to safely remove the plastic was to have someone reach into the dolphins stomach through their mouth and pull the objects out.

But no one had arms long enough - more than 40 inches needed - except for one man: Bao Xishun. The giant from Mongolia was flown in and successfully removed the plastic from inside the dolphins.

Now if we could just find the super villain who crammed the plastic down the dolphins throat....

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