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The best-selling annual record book returns, bursting with never-before-seen achievements, feats, groundbreaking science, and remarkable sporting milestones. This year’s edition features over 3,000 fresh and updated records, complemented by 1,000 awe-inspiring photographs; it immerses you in a world of extraordinary facts and captivating features. Your journey begins with a whirlwind tour of Earth’s most fascinating locations, from sprawling swamps to the deepest marine trenches. Discover the surprising outcomes when an octopus tackles a Rubik’s Cube, or why a rubber band is all you need to deter a crocodile!
Revisit your favorite sections such as Big Stuff, Collections, Mass Participation, and Fun with Food, in addition to the year’s standout sporting accomplishments. This year, we draw inspiration from the realm of superheroes, both real and fictional. Anticipate a special chapter dedicated to your beloved caped characters in comics, TV, and movies. Meet real-life record-breakers who possess genuine superpowers, like the Canadian vicar who can pull a jumbo jet, or the actual cyborg who utilizes technology to enhance his senses. Explore the science of superheroes, from determining the fastest and strongest, to predicting the outcome of a face-off between Superman, Batman, Hulk, and Dr Strange!
New this year is a tribute to the superlative with infographic poster pages that delve into the most exciting extremes, such as the longest, tallest, fastest, and heaviest. Does the longest sofa eclipse the longest train? Is the tallest Easter egg more towering than the biggest snowman? Find out in this exhilarating new edition. As a bonus, these special pages are available as free poster downloads at guinnessworldrecords.com!
From science to entertainment, from feats to sports, everyday heroes of all kinds continue to achieve the extraordinary. There’s only one book that gathers all these amazing facts in one place – Guinness World Records 2018! Get ready to be astounded.