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15 Bizarre Guinness World Records

Megan WillettNov 15, 2013, 01:41 IST

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Most world records are pretty standard - the world's smallest man (21.5 inches tall), the world's oldest twin sisters (103 years old), or the world's highest standing jump (4 feet 10 inches onto a platform) are all interesting factoids to know.

But other records are totally wacky, like the biggest jigsaw puzzle made of tents or the largest gathering in Sumo wrestler suits (seriously).

In honor of Guinness World Records Day today, we're taking a look back at some of the strangest records broken in recent history.