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Tallest Man in the World Spotted Eating in Carmel Valley

Sultain Kosen of Turkey reportedly lunched at Champagne French Bakery Cafe in Del Mar Highlands Shopping Center on Wednesday.

Sultan Kosen of Turkey reportedly visited Champagne French Bakery Cafe in Carmel Valley on Wednesday. Kosen, who was named the tallest living man in the world by the Guinness Book of Records in 2010, 2011 and 2012, is 8 foot, 3 inches tall.

Del Mar Highlands Town Center announced the spotting on its Facebook page on Wednesday afternoon.

Guinness officials said Kosen is one of only 10 people in human history to grow beyond eight feet, according to the Huffington Post.

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