From the Inside Flap
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The record-breaking records annual is back and packed with
more incredible accomplishments, stunts, cutting-edge science and
amazing sporting achievements than ever before. With more than
3,000 new and updated records and 1,000 eye-popping photos, it
has thousands of new stats and facts and dazzling new
features.There is so much to explore inside. Go on a whirlwind
tour of the planet's most amazing places, from the largest swamps
to the deepest points on Earth. Find out what happens when you
give an octopus a Rubik's Cube, and why all you need to defend
yourself from a crocodile is a rubber band! You'll also find all
your favourite records and categories such as Big Stuff,
Collections, Mass Participation and Fun with Food, plus the
year's most significant sporting achievements. Our editors have
also taken inspiration this year from the world of superheroes -
both fictional and real-world - so look out for our feature
chapter charting your favourite caped crusaders in comic books,
TV shows and movies. We also meet the real-life record-breakers
with genuine superpowers, such as the Canadian strongman vicar
who can pull a jumbo jet and an actual cyborg who uses technology
to augment his senses. You'll also learn all about the science of
superheroes, such as who the fastest and strongest superheroes
would be if they came to life, and who would win in a royal
rumble between Superman, Batman, Hulk and Dr Strange!Also new
this year is a celebration of the superlative with infographic
pages that explore the most exciting absolutes, such as
the longest, tallest, fastest and heaviest. Does the longest sofa
outstretch the longest train? Is the tallest Easter egg bigger
than the tallest snowman? Find out in this amazing new edition.
You'll also find these special pages available as free
downloads at guinnessworldrecords.com!From science to showbiz via
stunts and sports, there are real-life heroes all around us in
all shapes and sizes, achieving the extraordinary every day.
There's only one book where you'll find so many amazing facts all
in one place, and that's Guinness World Records 2018!
From the Back Cover
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The record-breaking records annual is back and packed with
more incredible accomplishments, stunts, cutting-edge science and
amazing sporting achievements than ever before. With more than
3,000 new and updated records and 1,000 eye-popping photos, it
has thousands of new stats and facts and dazzling new
features.There is so much to explore inside. Go on a whirlwind
tour of the planet's most amazing places, from the largest swamps
to the deepest points on Earth. Find out what happens when you
give an octopus a Rubik's Cube, and why all you need to defend
yourself from a crocodile is a rubber band! You'll also find all
your favourite records and categories such as Big Stuff,
Collections, Mass Participation and Fun with Food, plus the
year's most significant sporting achievements. Our editors have
also taken inspiration this year from the world of superheroes -
both fictional and real-world - so look out for our feature
chapter charting your favourite caped crusaders in comic books,
TV shows and movies. We also meet the real-life record-breakers
with genuine superpowers, such as the Canadian strongman vicar
who can pull a jumbo jet and an actual cyborg who uses technology
to augment his senses. You'll also learn all about the science of
superheroes, such as who the fastest and strongest superheroes
would be if they came to life, and who would win in a royal
rumble between Superman, Batman, Hulk and Dr Strange!Also new
this year is a celebration of the superlative with infographic
pages that explore the most exciting absolutes, such as
the longest, tallest, fastest and heaviest. Does the longest sofa
outstretch the longest train? Is the tallest Easter egg bigger
than the tallest snowman? Find out in this amazing new edition.
You'll also find these special pages available as free
downloads at guinnessworldrecords.com!From science to showbiz via
stunts and sports, there are real-life heroes all around us in
all shapes and sizes, achieving the extraordinary every day.
There's only one book where you'll find so many amazing facts all
in one place, and that's Guinness World Records 2018!