Why is there an "island that can make people grow taller"

This magical island is called "Martinique" in the vast Caribbean Sea. Every 10 years or so, a strange phenomenon occurs on the island that puzzles people: the adult men and women living on the island grow a few centimeters taller. The average height of adult men is 1.90 meters, and the average height of adult women is more than 1.74 meters. rice. If young men on the island are less than 1.8 meters tall, they will be ridiculed as "dwarfs" by their peers. This kind of "courtesy" is obviously "gospel" to some people who think they are short. Therefore, Martinique attracts countless tourists every year, most of whom are short people from all over the world. Short people who come to this island and live for a period of time will inexplicably grow a few centimeters taller. Therefore, people call Martinique the "Paradise of Short People". In fact, not only people, but also the animals, plants and insects on the island are growing particularly rapidly. There are ants, flies, beetles, lizards, snakes, etc. on the island. In the ten years or so since 1948, the number has increased several times than usual. In particular, the island's rats have grown as big as cats. A people who never bend down, the Fierbara people. The Fierbara people of Martinique also have a custom - they never bend down. Even if the most valuable items were lost on the ground, they never bent down to pick them up. Instead, they pulled out a bamboo clip stuck on their backs and picked it up with the bamboo clip while standing straight. Rich mixed-race culture Martinique (martinique) is a typical mixed-race culture. The population was mainly of African origin, and they had the greatest influence on the civilization of the French West Indies. Staying there is always full of color: the music of slinky, bikini and mazurka dances is everywhere. The ancient village of Belja, located in the tropical forest north of Fort-de-France, is the best place to get a glimpse of Martinique culture. Beautiful and Exotic A group of amateur actors, dancers and musicians perform a play that reimagines daily life in a Creole community. Their performances include a variety of traditions and trades, including music and dance. The actors spoke alternately in Creole and in French, just as people in Martinique do in their daily lives. The most unique Carnival in Martinique. This Caribbean island was once a French colony, and croissants and other French bread are very common here. Martinique's Carnival begins in early February and lasts for six weeks. The activities include concerts, beauty contests and mass carnival nights. The last Monday of the Martinique Carnival is Parody Day, when the streets are filled with women and men dressed as men. Tuesday is also known as "Fat Tuesday" or "Ghost Day". All people wear red clothes and scary ghost masks. The main body of Wednesday is white and black. And thus ended all the activities of the carnival, and the island returned to its former tranquility. Special Sailing One sport you will see during your trip to Martinique is sailing racing. The game is very popular here and has a local flavor. Each team represents their own village's flag, and locals follow the event with great enthusiasm. This kind of friendly competition is related to the prestige of the whole village. Beautiful style The sailboat here is a special kind of boat: the hull is round and there is no keel. This means that the weight of the crew and the force used play an important role in keeping the boat balanced. Patrick is an expert in this area. He attended every game, wearing the flag of his village. Related information Martinique is located in the northernmost part of the Windward Islands in the Antilles. It is the largest, volcanic and picturesque island in the Windward Islands. Martinique is a French overseas territory that France considers to be an inviolable part of it. Before being named after San Martin, its name was "Madinina" meaning "Island of Flowers" and was inhabited by indigenous people. The island has undulating terrain. Except for the plains in the central part and along the coast, it is mostly volcanic. Compared with the Leeward Islands, it is significantly more rocky. Its beaches are composed of black, white or salt and pepper sand, surrounded by plants such as sugar cane, palm trees, bananas and pineapples. Columbus called it the most beautiful country in the world. The highest peak, Mount Pelé, is 1,397 meters above sea level. It is a famous and frequently active volcano in the West Indies. In 1902, Mount Pelée erupted, killing approximately 26,000 to 36,000 people within minutes, with only two survivors, and also destroyed Saint-Pierre, the largest city in Martinique at the time.