Iodine Deficiency and Atherosclerosis. The story of atherosclerosis and iodine deficiency is an interesting one. It begins with how the cholesterol hypothesis came about. The idea that atherosclerosis is caused by too much cholesterol in the diet began with a study of rabbits.odine Deficiency and Atherosclerosis. The story of atherosclerosis and iodine deficiency is an interesting one. It begins with how the cholesterol hypothesis came about. The idea that atherosclerosis is caused by too much cholesterol in the diet began with a study of rabbits.
Shortest man ever verified up to 2012 when he lost the title to Chandra Bahadur Dangi, measuring 22 in (57 cm), according to Guinness World Records.
An elderly Nepali villager who stands just 16 inches tall has lofty aspirations to be named the world's shortest man. Master Nau, 73, claims to be the shortest man in the Guinness World Records' immovable category, which measures people who can not walk. Nau recently flew to Kathmandu, where he lobbied for the honor, according to the Telegraph. To obtain the distinction, Guinness officials will have to acknowledge his tiny feat. If he's named as the shortest man, he'll beat out his rival, a Taiwanese man who stands 27 inches tall.