The Book of Alternative Records [Hardcover]

Phillip J Gould (Author), Ralf Laue (Author)

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Publication Date: 5 Nov 2004

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.

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Hardcover: 288 pages
Publisher: Metro Books,London (5 Nov 2004)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 1843581264
ISBN-13: 978-1843581260
Product Dimensions: 11.9 x 2.8 x 18.5 cm
Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 681,466 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
- #50 in Books > Humour > Encyclopaedias

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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

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Sixty-nine of New Zealand's finest women pulled a Qantas Boeing 737 aeroplane for a distance of more than 100 m (328 ft) at Wellington Airport, New Zealand. Organised by Sue Matson of the Flight Centre at Wellington Airport, the record was set in November 2002. Read the first page

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