All I want for my 18th birthday.. being named world's tiniest man; 2FT LAD DREAMS OF USA VISIT.Byline: GREIG BOX TURNBALL AS he sits next to a bottle of cola almost as large as him, 17-year-old Khagendra Thapa Magar Khagendra Thapa Magar (born 1992), son of father Rup Bahadur and mother Dhana Maya, is reported to be the shortest 'man' in the world, measuring 51 cm (20 inches) at age 14. Magar came from the Baglung District of Nepal and is dubbed as a "little Buddha" by the villagers. is fizzing fizz intr.v. fizzed, fizz·ing, fizz·es To make a hissing or bubbling sound; effervesce. n. 1. A hissing or bubbling sound. 2. Effervescence. 3. An effervescent beverage. with excitement. He may be trying to keep a lid on things but 2ft tall Khagendra is four months away from being named the world's smallest man. When he turns 18 in October he will officially be classed as a man - and can take the crown from China's 20-year-old He Ping Ping, who is 2ft 5in. The tiny teenager says: "Once I am named as the world's smallest man then I can fulfil my dream of visiting the USA. I can show off my dancing moves and I can show people how good I am at karate." Khagendra has become something of a celebrity in his native Nepal - and his family are desperately proud of him. But his mother admits she he was ashamed of him when he was younger. Dhana Maya Thapa Magar, 33, says: "He was born weighing only 1lb 5oz. It was like watching a newly hatched chick fresh from a shell. "I admit that at first I was ashamed of him and would not leave the house, but now I only feel pride and am desperate for him to be named as the tiniest man in the world." Although the cause of his size has never been confirmed, doctors in Nepal believe it is due to a malfunctioning mal·func·tion intr.v. mal·func·tioned, mal·func·tion·ing, mal·func·tions 1. To fail to function. 2. To function improperly. n. 1. Failure to function. 2. pituitary gland pituitary gland, small oval endocrine gland that lies at the base of the brain. It is sometimes called the master gland of the body because all the other endocrine glands depend on its secretions for stimulation (see endocrine system). . His father Rupp Abrader Thana Magyar, 36, says: "His fame has spread across Nepal and into India. He travels as part of a dancing troupe so that many people can see him." Khagendra adds: "I hope to become the most famous dancer in the world."2ft 5in Height of current smallest man, He Ping Ping of China 1lb 5oz How much Khagendra weighed at birth CAPTION(S): SHORT ON TUNES Khagendra with guitar LOT OF BOTTLE Khagendra has become a celebrity |
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