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Well, when you get older your spine starts to bend if you notice old ladies are short and curvy but tall men stay tall because of their very healthy backs, shortening may only happen to short people, but people who are tall may stay tall.

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Do tall people shrink more or less?

Tall people tend to shrink less than shorter individuals as they age. This is because taller people have larger bones and more cartilage in between their vertebrae, which helps to maintain their height as they get older. Shorter individuals typically lose more height due to compression of their spinal discs and other factors.


Do people get dumber with age How old are you?

old enough old enough


What was the life expectancy in 1840?

The life expectancy in 1840 was around 40 years old. This was due to high infant mortality rates and a lack of medical advancements leading to shorter lifespans.


Who were the old people in the Chrysalids?

The old people are the people before the apocalypse... before the "tribulation" as they call it. And since the novel takes place on Earth in a post-apocalyptic future, the old people are us... and we create a nuclear devastation of some sort.


Are short people better than tall people?

Yes, Here is why:Physical advantages of shorter heightShorter people of the same proportions as taller people have many physical advantages based on the laws of physics, and these advantages are supported by many researchers. Shorter people have faster reaction times, greater ability to accelerate body movements, stronger muscles in proportion to body weight, greater endurance, and the ability to rotate the body faster. They are also less likely to break bones in falling. As a consequence of these physical attributes, shorter people can excel as gymnasts, divers, skiers, martial artists, rock climbers, figure skaters, rodeo riders, soccer players and long distance runners. Within their weight classes they are excellent wrestlers, boxers, and weight lifters.Shorter people are also less likely to require surgery for herniated spinal disks. In addition, shorter people are less likely to break a hip from falling. Another advantage of smaller people is that they are less likely to die in auto crashes. One study found that people weighing less than 132 pounds had the lowest risk of dying or suffering serious injuries compared to bigger people. Although height data weren't provided, it is known that height and weight tend to be correlated. Thus, lighter weight people are more likely to be shorter than heavier people. No adjustments for air bag deployment were made, although other studies have found them to negatively affect short people.

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What happens to old people when they become old?

Old people get wrinkly and shorter and more boring.


How old is Frank Shorter?

Frank Shorter is 63 years old (birthdate: October 31, 1947).


How old is Wayne Shorter?

Wayne Shorter is 78 years old (birthdate: August 25, 1933).


What can you do to get shorter?

There is nothing to do to get shorter. No food or drink. How tall you are is in your genes. Right now you may feel really tall, but in 5 years you will be glad you are tall. People do get shorter as they age, but that only happens when you are 70 or 80 years old.


Were people shorter in Jesus times?

Yes those people were a lit shorter.


Do shorter people have more energy then taller people?

yes,shorter people do have more energy then taller people.


How old can you get to?

It varies with everyone. Some people can live to be 80, and some live shorter or longer. It really depends on your health.


Is it normal for a 13 year old to be 6'1?

It is if you have tall people in your family history. Most boys will be shorter at this age but if this is what you are then it is normal for you !


What gets shorter the older it gets?

One possible answer might be people - people get shorter the older they get.


You are taller and weigh more than other people your age?

What's the question???? I'm shorter than people my age..I am 25yrs old and only 4'11!!!


Do tall people necessarily have larger hand spans?

Yes, shorter people have shorter hand spans.


Who is the author of do taller people run faster than shorter people?

the author of do taller people run faster then shorter people is Jim Liffer