My grandpa Lloyd was 5'5"", and his brother Chris was 6'3"". When they were growing up... ...and it became clear that they were going to have a significant difference in their heights, Lloyd asked Chris if he was doing anything special to become so tall. Chris leaned in close and quietly said, ""It sounds silly, but every night before I go to bed, I sneak into the pantry, take a handful of lard, and rub it all over my body. Ever since I started doing this, I've grown an inch every month."" So th…