Khagendra Thapa, who is expected to be the world's shortest man next month when he turns 18, looks at the legs of Miss Nepal beauty pageant winners during a news conference in Kathmandu, capital of Nepal, Sept 24, 2010. The Nepal Tourism Board has nominated Thapa and Miss Nepal beauty pageant winners as goodwill ambassadors to promote tourism in Nepal. Thapa will carry the message: "Shortest man in the world from the highest mountain in the world invites you to visit Nepal. [Photo/Agencies]