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The biggest man in the world,
Larger thumb
Liu was suffering from a rare disease called Macrodactyly, a birth defect in which toes or fingers are abnormally large. The cause of the disease is unknown but bone and soft tissue grows at an extraordinary rate.
On July 20 surgeons began a seven-hour operation to reduce the size of Liu’s fingers and thumb. Doctors removed 5.1kg of flesh and bone in the procedure. A second operation is scheduled in six months to reshape his left arm and shoulder.
The world’s largest salad.
It took 20 chefs more 16 hours to prepare the 6700kg salad, with lettuce, tomatoes, onions, peppers and olives. A Guinness World Records judge was on the spot to confirm the new record.
The salad was later distributed to restaurants in Pulpi, and was served for free for their customers. I wonder if they could manage to finish all the veges…
The previous largest pool in the world
The previous largest pool in the world is the Orthlieb pool in Casablanca, Morocco, which measures at 480×75 metres. An Olympic size pool is just 50×25 metres.
World’s largest gold coin (100kg)
The largest gold coin in the world, weighing 100kg and with a face value of CA$1 million was recently on display in Abu Dhabi, UAE.
World largest gold coin produced by Royal Canadian Mint
The gold coin, produced by the Royal Canadian Mint in 2007, is approximately 50cm in diametre and about 3cm thick and has a purity of 99.999%.
Although the 100kg coin has a face value of $1 million, it would cost approximately CA$2.6 million (or US$2.4 million) to purchase, based on the market value of gold.
Longest time underwater without air
The amazing feat took place at Hollywood’s Magic Castle, the world famous club for magicians and magic enthusiasts and home to The Academy of Magical Arts.
Merlini survived without a breath while chained and handcuffed under water in a glass tank for 10 minutes and 17 seconds.
I don’t think I can hold my breath underwater for more than a minute… how about you?
Magdeburg Water Bridge
The Germans took over a century to build this water bridge. The 918-metre Magdeburg Water Bridge, is a navigable aqueduct water bridge in Germany, completed in October 2003. It bridges the River Elbe to connect two important German shipping canals; the
Elbe-Havel Canal and the Midland Canal
