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Hand of giant “K" (right) compared with that of a normal man (left)

The giant's hand is markedly enlarged, but the fingers are proportionately even more widened, giving them a stubby appearance. (Source: Launois P-E, Roy P. Études biologiques sur les géants. Paris: Masson et Cie, 1904.) (Image edited by Dr. Douglas Lanska.)

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