By CLAIRE BATES - More by this author » Last updated at 16:53pm on 13th July 2007 Comments (4) In terms of height they are worlds apart. The world's tallest man, Bao Xishun today shook hands with He Pingping who claims to be Earth's shortest. But these two men actually hail from the same region of Inner Mongolia. Read more... World's tallest man sweeps bride off her feet at traditional Mongolian wedding Scroll down for more... Mr Xishun shakes hands with Mr Ping Ping While Mr Xishun, 56, towers above everyone at an astonishing 7.9ft, 19-year-old Mr Pingping is a...