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Who knew that one could make a claim to fame in such an unorthodox way? The Weirdest and Wackiest World Records may not list the most traditional achievements, but it sure will leave readers speechless. From astonishing eating records to man's most absurd "talents," this book delves into the unconventional actions taken by many to make their milestone. Some of these "achievements" are: - Hairiest Man-Victor "Larry" Ramos Gomez, with 98% of his body covered- Most Tattoos on a Senior Citizen-Isobel Varley, with 93% of her body covered- Longest Distance on a Unicycle for Twenty-Four Hours- Sam Wa

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From Sir Jack Brabham (first to win a Grand Prix in a car of his own design) to Tom Angove (inventor of the wine cask), from Bruce Thompson (introduced the first dual flush toilets) to Mary Fortune (the first female author of detective fiction) - here are the world's great ideas, inventions, feats and follies - as done first, by Australians.

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This comprehensive chronological reference work lists the results of men's chess competitions all over the world--individual and team matches, from 1951 through 1955--with sources. Entries record location and, when available, the group that sponsored the event. First and last names of players are included whenever possible and are standardized for easy reference. Compiled from contemporary sources such as newspapers, periodicals, tournament records and match books, this work contains 1,620 tournament crosstables and 144 match scores. It is indexed by events and by players.

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