This incredible tome is the result of many years of research that has culminated in a crazy compendium of incredible and unusual feats. With thousands of records, from pulling airplanes and barges to lying on a bed of nails, typing backwards, or being the fastest-running waiter in the world, there really is a challenge for everyone.
Ralf Laue became interested in unusual world records over 20 years ago. Since then he has amassed a huge collection of books, articles and other documents relating to bizarre records from every corner of the globe. A multi-record holder himself, Ralf founded an international club for records. Philip J Gould, personal fitness trainer, assisted with the creation of