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Suzanne garbe describes some of the craziest, silliest, and most extraordinary records achieved by people around the world. Apr 27, 2015 its probably the most popular of the world s naked activities. Mike howard of the united kingdom walked on a beam between two balloons at an altitude of 6,522 meters 21,400 feet near yeovil, somerset, u. Record keepers at the guinness book of world records recently certified that gellers shoezeum, a shrine to nike that he says includes one of every model of air jordans ever made, holds the record for the worlds largest collection of sneakers, with more than 2,500 pairs, all but eight of which are nikes. Usually, people deliberately invent these unusual records in order end up in the famous list of record holders. She even has a 4acre gnome reserve where she keeps them in west putford, devon, uk. Some records are known, while others come from sports and hobbies you didnt even know existed. Filled with donttrythisathome human exploits, natural and technological wonders, incredible achievements in sports and entertainment, and much more, this fully updated edition introduces thrilling new records and extraordinary facts that will. From power drilling a metal coil through body parts to convincing thousands of people to dress up as cows, here are 10 of the craziest guinness world records. Oclcs webjunction has pulled together information and resources to assist library staff as they consider how to handle coronavirus.
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Japans chitetsu watanabe confirmed as the worlds oldest man living at 112 years old. The people behind the bestselling guinness book of world records have done it again. She went pawtopaw with giant george, a 43inchtall great dane who tips the scales at 245 pounds. Marcus hot dog man daily of missouri has made it into the 2016 guinness world records book for creating the largest hotdog cart in the world, measuring 2. Here are three of the craziest stories from his new book. The idea for the guinness book of world records came out of an argument sir hugh beaver, managing director of the guinness brewery, had on a. Its probably the most popular of the worlds naked activities. His record, unlike many of the others on this list, is recognized in the 2014 guinness book of world records under most pot consumed. Humanity has proven itself to be bonkers millions of times in the past, and 2015 has been no exception.
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Or, you know, set out on the journey of a lifetime at the age of 67. October 6, 2015, in new york citys central park thousands of people gathered to celebrate john lennons 75th anniversary by making the biggest peace sign. The most bizarre world records ever set business insider. Containing dozens of incredible photos and fun trivia facts. Ann atkin holds the guinness book of world records for having the largest collection of clay gomes and pixies totaling 2,042.
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Aug 27, 2015 guinness world records celebrates its 60th anniversary and its new book comes out september 10. The company markets itself as an authority of all world records. Guinness world records 2015 by guinness world records. You wont want to miss the craziest world records made in each state. Dec 15, 2015 11 craziest records registered in the guinness book published on december 15, 2015 at 8.
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Beth johnson from ohio has made it into the guinness world records 2015 book for constructing the worlds largest yoyo which measures 3. Didnt read all of the hundreds upon hundreds of facts, though, so dont ask me what the 3rd bestselling. A world record is usually the best global and most important performance that is ever recorded and officially verified in a specific skill, sport, or other kind of activity. On september 17, 2009, a cc177 globemaster iii, worlds heaviest aircraft weighing 188. Suzanne garbe learn about the fastest sofa in the world and the world s longest recorded burp. World records, bullet holes and more crazy stories from. Guinness world records 60th anniversary weirdest records. The feat was videotaped for the guinness world records. The worlds craziest records library of weird by garbe. The guinness world records 2016 edition was released this week, and some of the new recordbreaking achievements included in it are pretty crazy. At the time that he set the record, rosenfeld had consumed over 115,000 joints, which is more than any other documented individual in history. Not only has madridborn enrique iglesias managed to rack up the most views on youtube with more than a billion clicks on the pop video but his april 2014 bailando appears in the new edition of guinness book of world records for spending. Thankfully theres the guinness book of world records, here to keep track of anything and everything under the sun. The book guinness world records collates and publishes notable records of many types, from first and best to worst human achievements, to extremes in the natural world and beyond.
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