For years, the Netherlands has held the world title for having the tallest people on the planet.... And scientists are puzzled as to why.At just over six feet for men and about five foot six for women, the Dutch are still the world’s tallest population.... The average woman of that age range was roughly 5 feet 4 inches tall and weighed about 168 pounds. Such height studies are important, scientists say, because taller people generally live longer....