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COPENHAGEN: The Danish defense said Wednesday that they are abolishing the height requirements for people serving with the Danish Royal Life Guards, mainly known for being a ceremonial unit outside Denmark's royal palaces.Joining the Danish defense "is not about whether you are male or female or tall or short. It is about the ability to solve the task," the armed forces said.Until now, it was required for men had to be at least 175 centimeters tall (5-foot-9) and women 169 centimeters (5-foot-6) to serve in the unit. The...