Iodine Deficiency and Atherosclerosis. The story of atherosclerosis and iodine deficiency is an interesting one. It begins with how the cholesterol hypothesis came about. The idea that atherosclerosis is caused by too much cholesterol in the diet began with a study of rabbits.odine Deficiency and Atherosclerosis. The story of atherosclerosis and iodine deficiency is an interesting one. It begins with how the cholesterol hypothesis came about. The idea that atherosclerosis is caused by too much cholesterol in the diet began with a study of rabbits.
Shortest man ever verified up to 2012 when he lost the title to Chandra Bahadur Dangi, measuring 22 in (57 cm), according to Guinness World Records.
Photos: 'It's only impossible until it's done'. At 5 feet 3 inches tall, Tyrone Muggsy Bogues is the smallest player in NBA history. Here, 6-feet-7-inch forward Rafael Addison stoops to Muggsy's level during a game against the Dallas Mavericks in Texas in 1997.