The Guinness Book of Records

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Odds are you've heard about the Guinness Book of World Records, the famous, often inaccurate compilation of various impressive, important, and ridiculous feats from people across the planet. But how did it come about? How on earth did a brewer become the repository of all this st ...  Show more

It's a collection of the biggest, fastest, and weirdest things in the world. 

But how much do you really know about The Guinness World Records? 

Today we look at the story behind the book, and discover how an argument about a bird turne ...

Some people have accomplished great things and had their names carved forever in the record books. Others labored anonymously. Either way, though, you'll find their tales to be more than curious.Join our Patreon for ad-free episodes!: https://www.patreon.com/grimandmildSee omnyst ...  Show more