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While there are some pretty obscure word records in the old book of Guinness, a Web site called the Universal Record Database takes it to a completely different level by recognising the types of feats of strength, skill, endurance and flat-out idiocy that you could only conceivably stumble into while messing around drunk with your friends.The database is open and participatory meaning you can set the record in any category you can dream up, leading to categories like "Most Whoopie Cushions Sat on in 30 Seconds Without Smiling or Laughing" and "Most Curly-Haired People in a Photograph" (shown here, just waiting for 17 curly-haired people to oust it from its spot).
We've rounded up some of our favourite records from the database, along with the hard evidence of the achievements, after the jump.
Dan Rollman set a new world record by completely shaving off his moustache in 42 seconds.
Tyler Rolfe was able to unravel a roll of toilet paper (the cheap, thin kind) in 43.7 seconds. We imagine the world record for re-rolling toilet paper is considerably lengthier.
Australian Carlo Andreacchio holds the world record for longest "shh" at 1 minute 10.2 seconds. Take that, Dr. Evil.
David Hale's world record of 22 straight back flips on stilts took place at Burning Man and is fairly amazing.
At 24 inches, Dan Meyer set the record for longest sword swallowed in shark infested waters. From what we understand, no one has even challenged this 2007 feat.
Eric Matyjasik was able to unzip his pants 162 times in 30 seconds, breaking the previous record by 27 unzips. There is a Paris Hilton joke here somewhere.
Morgan Jones mentioned 13 internet memes in one tweet. World record win!
