Guinness World Records (Guinness Book of Records (Mass Market)) Book

From the most searched-for person on the Internet to the youngest billionaire, from the shortest film title to the longest noseâ??if a world record has been created or surpassed, it’s here! Guinness World Recordsâ?¢ 2010 gathers the most remarkable, inspirational, and wacky record breakers yet from every corner of the globeâ??and even beyond the solar system. Filled with don’t-try-this-at-home human achievements, natural and technological wonders, incredible feats in sports and entertainment, and much more, this updated edition introduces exciting new records and unbelievable facts that will captivate the imagination. Did you know . . .  • To celebrate the launch of its new route from Dubai, UAE, to Sao Paulo, Brazil, the Emirates airline aired a TV commercial that was 14 hours and 40 minutes longâ??the same length as the journey itself?• The deadliest mountain of them all is Annapurna I, where 41 percent of climbers die striving for the peak?• The Detroit Lions hold the record for most losses in an NFL season, ending the 2008 season with a 0–16 record? And that’s just a hint of what you’ll find inside this amazing book, including striking all-new photos and new sections on seemingly unbreakable records, unusual rituals from around the globe and other wild events celebrating the first decade of the twenty-first centuryâ??plus information on how you too can join the Guinness World Records family, and offers on free downloadable content, from videos to wallpapers.Read More