Reference: Highlights from Just Released Guiness Book of World Records 2012 Edition
The 2012 ed. was released around the world earlier this week.
A bunch of fact-filled announcements on the Guinness Book of World Records website offers a number of highlights (with pictures about what’s new in the 55th edition of the classic reference. publication.
1. The World’s Biggest, Fastest and Most Extraordinary Revealed in New Guinness World Records 2012
2. Guinness Book of World’s Records 2012 ed. FAQ
3. Largest collection of Daleks and most dogs skipping on a rope among bizarre new records in 2012 book
4. Royal Wedding, Hugh Laurie and Johnny Depp make it into Guinness World Records 2012 edition
6. Adele scoops triple world record success in new Guinness World Records
7. Video: New Guinness World Records 2012 edition features Augmented Reality
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