Playing Football Makes You Shorter

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webmd.com — Researchers report that repetitive blocking and tackling -- coupled with the weight of helmets and pads -- can temporarily shave nearly half an inch off football players' heights.

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  1. Good thing I'm playing football...European style. (Soccer is you didn't get it)

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