Its good to be tall!

"In Congress, a Whole Lot of Half-Truths", By Richard Morin, The Washington Post, September 6, 2006.

"Researchers have known for decades that taller people earn more and have better jobs. Some researchers said it was because tall people had more self-esteem. Others said taller individuals physically and psychologically dominated their shorter colleagues. Still others said it was height discrimination.

Two economists have a simpler explanation: 'Taller people earn more because they are smarter,' claim Anne Case and Christina Paxson of Princeton University. '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.'"

I used to be over 6' 2" when I was a young man, but I have measurably shrunk over the decades. I wonder if that is why I don't feel so smart any more.