The Guinness Book of Records is successfully published in more than a hundred different countries of the world 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 edition to record their achievement. Therefore, there are more and more funny and unexpected entries. Today's Top 10 includes the funniest records in the Guinness Book of Records.
10. Maximum number of crawls through a tennis racket
In February 2010 in Rome, Australian Sky Broberg set a personal record. The girl climbed over a standard tennis racket seven times. This difficult exercise required remarkable flexibility.
9. The maximum number of steps climbed from top to bottom by a dog facing forward with a glass of water
In January 2008, in the German city of Verdun, a young Australian Shepherd named Sweet Pee managed to walk 10 steps with a glass of water installed right on the face.
8. The largest number of beer glasses served by one waitress
German Frau are famous for their ability to carry 6-8 beer mugs, serving beer to the husband and his friends. German woman Anita Schwartz managed to bring 19 mugs of foamy drink to the table at one 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 panties
In November 2011, 57 people simultaneously climbed into giant knitted panties in London, earning a place in the Book of Records. This record is, perhaps, the leader among the Guinness absurdities.
6. The largest number of open bottles
The ability to deftly open beer bottles is usually appreciated in any fun company. A resident of Hamburg Ahmed Tafzi managed to open his head 24 bottles in a row, hitting his forehead on the lid pressed against the edge of the table
5. Oldest yoga instructor
Bernice Mree Bates from Florida teaches yoga, despite the more than honorable age of 91. People sign up for Bernice's classes in a few months, because judging by the state of the teacher, her courses are really effective.
4. The longest chocolate bar
Confectioner Mirco 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 world's tallest ice cream.
3. The most massive 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 five-o-clock.
2. The fastest climbing with a suitcase
It is not so easy to think of something to surprise the experts of the Book of Records. Here is a resident of New York Leslie Tipton managed to climb 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
Wei Shenchu from China stuck 2009 metal needles into his own head. Wei set his record in April 2009 in Milan, demonstrating the wonders of acupuncture to the world.