On: Dikembe Mutombo has died

[wwarner]

ok, but i'd wager brain cancer (the cause of death in this case) lacks this correlation. And yes RIP, Mutombo seemed like an exceptional person.

[resizeitplz → wwarner]

All other factors being equal: Taller person = more cells = more cell divisions = more chances for cell mutation = increased risk of (any) cancer. (credit/source: Hank Green and possibly SciShow on YouTube)

[wwarner → resizeitplz]

I love being wrong! Luckily I wagered $0.00.

[luplex → wwarner]

Taller people usually have bigger heads and, I think, bigger brains.

This doesn't mean they are more intelligent.

[WithinReason → wwarner]

actually there is a correlation between height and cancer