The Guinness Book of Records is successfully published in more than a hundred different countries in 23 languages. From a solid reference book of achievements, which the Book was in 1955, it gradually turned into a collection of various, sometimes ridiculous, records.
Anyone can invite experts of the publication to record their achievement. Therefore, funny and unexpected entries are becoming more and more. Top 10 entered today the funniest records in the Guinness Book of Records.
10. The maximum number of crawls through a tennis racket
In February 2010, in Rome, the Australian Sky Brober set a personal record. The girl climbed seven times through a standard tennis racket. To carry out this difficult exercise required remarkable flexibility.
9. The maximum number of steps overcome from top to bottom by the dog's muzzle forward with a glass of water
In January 2008, in the German city of Verdun, a young Australian shepherd named Sweet Pi managed to walk 10 steps with a glass of water mounted directly on its face.
8. The largest number of beer glasses served to the table by one waitress
German Frau are famous for their ability to carry 6-8 beer mugs, serving beer to her husband and his friends. German Anita Schwartz managed to bring 19 mugs of foamy drink to the table at a time, earning a place in the Guinness Book of Records and the title of an enviable bride.
7. The maximum number of people fit in one underpants
In November 2011 in London, 57 people simultaneously climbed into giant knitted shorts, having won a place in the Book of Records. This record is perhaps the leader among the Guinness absurdities.
6. The largest number of bottles opened by the head
The ability to deftly open beer bottles is usually appreciated in any fun company. Hamburg resident Ahmed Tafzi managed to open his head 24 bottles in a row, hitting his forehead on the lid, pressed to the edge of the table
5. The oldest yoga instructor
Bernice Mri Bates from Florida teaches yoga, despite more than an honorable age of 91 years. People register for classes at Bernis for several months, because judging by the condition of the teacher, her courses are really effective.
4. The longest chocolate bar
Confectioner Mirko Della Vecchia is listed in the Book of Records three times. In addition to the 15-meter chocolate bar, he also created the largest chocolate sculpture and the highest ice cream in the world.
3. The most popular tea party
This truly British record was recorded in Essex. At the same time, 334 people gathered for a cup of tea, making up the world's most popular “file-o-cloc”.
2. The fastest climb with a suitcase
It’s not so easy to think of how to surprise the experts of the Book of Records. Here is a New Yorker Leslie Tipton managed to get into a suitcase in 5.43 seconds. The girl set her record in 2009 and is going to break it in the near future.
1. The largest number of needles in the head
Chinese Wei Shenchu stuck 2009 metal needles in his own head. He set his record for Wei in April 2009 in Milan, demonstrating the wonders of acupuncture to the whole world.