The Guinness World Records 2019 has just been published, and GrownUps have a copy to give away.
The first copy was published in 1955 and it’s still going strong. Do you have any fond memories of reading up on world records?
To get you excited for the latest book, here are a few fun records from the 2019 edition:
Most knives thrown around a human target in one minute:
In 2007, “The Great Throwdini” threw 102 throwing knives around “target Girl” in the USA.
Most treats balanced on a dog’s nose:
Husky cross-breed George balanced 29 treats on his nose with handler Dima Yeremenko during a GWR LIVE! record challenge.
Oldest mother to conceive naturally:
In 1997, Dawn Brooke from the UK gave birth by Caesarean section at the age of 59.
Largest knitting needles:
Elizabeth Bond from the UK created needles measuring 4.42 meters long with a diameter of 9.01 cm.
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