Guinness World Records 2005

Celebrate the 50th Anniversary of the Global Authority on World Records! Since 1955 what is now known as Guinness World RecordsTM has been documenting the fastest and slowest, biggest and smallest, heaviest, lightest-and most amazing-of everything! And this special 2005 edition features more astonishing, inspiring, and unusual achievements than ever-spanning the wonders of the natural, material, and modern worlds, from amazing anatomy and epic journeys to entertainment, the Internet, and beyond. Did you know... * A Canadian man holds the Guinness World Record for the highest speed reached on a human-powered vehicle: 81 mph on his recumbent bike. * The most expensive burger can be ordered in New York City for a Guinness World Record price of $59.00! * The record for the tallest man ever remains held by Robert Pershing Wadlow of the United States, who stood 8 ft. 11.1 in. ... and there's so much more, including Guinness's awesome trademark photos! This special edition also offers the fascinating stories behind some of the most famous records, plus exclusive interviews with a selection of record breakers themselves-to make Guinness World Records 2005 the most memorable edition yet!Folkard, Claire is the author of 'Guinness World Records 2005', published 0000 under ISBN 9780553588101 and ISBN 0553588109.