1. Tall People Earn More
A 2004 study revealed that every inch adds about $789 per year in earnings.
2. They Are Smarter
Princeton economists published a 2006 study identifying why tall people make more money. The conclusion, they're smarter than you.
"As early as age 3 -- before schooling has had a chance to play a role -- and throughout childhood, taller children perform significantly better on cognitive tests,"
"As adults, taller individuals are more likely to select into higher-paying occupations that require more advanced verbal and numerical skills and greater intelligence, for which they earn handsome rewards."
They also state that nutrition can play a role in both height and intelligence. Therefore, better nourished babies end up taller and smarter.
3. Tall People are More Attractive
A study at the University of Gdansk in northern Poland concluded that the ideal height of an attractive woman was 5'9 and 6'2 for a man.
4. Tall People are Leaders
Only a handful of presidents have been shorter than average. In fact, the last time it happened was in 1896 with William McKinley who stood 5 feet 7 inches tall. The tallest presidents have been Abraham Lincoln at 6'4, Lyndon Johnson, Bill Clinton, Thomas Jefferson, and Franklin Roosevelt. The average CEO of fortune 500 companies is just a smidge under 6'.
5. They are Better Athletes
The average NBA player is about 6'7, NFL is over 6'1, MLB is over 6'1, NHL is 6'1 and tennis about 6'1.
