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Boston.com’s The Big Picture has assembled about 30 photographs of people achieving or attempting to set Guiness World Records. Pictured above is He Pingping, who until his death this past week was the world’s shortest man (2 feet 5 inches), standing next to Sultan Kosen (8 feet 1 inch) of Turkey.
Other records depicted at the link include the world’s largest cheesecake, largest meatball and largest plate of hummus, and the tallest dog (and horse), and the biggest Pokemon collection, and many more. Those interested in such phenomena are reminded that Neatorama has a subcategory of posts devoted to world records.
Link. Photo credit: Osman Orsal (Reuters).
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Alan Taylor’s The Big Picture blog at Boston Globe has another amazing post: this time, the Brushfire in Victoria, Australia:
The state of Victoria in southern Australia has recently been hit with hundreds of bush fires during a record-breaking heatwave – temperatures well above 38°C (100°F). Unfortunately, these fires have proved to be the deadliest in Australian history, with at least 166 deaths reported so far. The fires mostly appear to have been started by lightning – however a few appear to have been arson, and are under investigation – entire towns being declared crime scenes. Twenty-four fires are still burning, and authorities warn that the death toll will likely rise.
Living in the dry Southern California, where brushfire is an ever-present danger, I truly sympathize with the victims of this deadly fire. I sincerely hope none of you are affected.
