Danli

/ˈdɑːnli/ noun

Definition

A city in Honduras, also known as the 'city of big men' due to its large population of unusually tall residents.

Etymology

Named after a local leader or derived from indigenous Mesoamerican language roots; the city was established in the colonial period in Central America.

Kelly Says

Danli became famous internationally because it actually has an unusually high percentage of very tall people living there—scientists have studied this phenomenon, and it might be related to genetics, nutrition, or both!

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