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1. Ashrita Furman is a master at breaking and setting records with over 300 under his belt. He also has a penchant for setting records at famous landmarks. What world record did he set at Stonehenge on July 22, 2003?
2. In 2009, Chayne Hultgren, an Australian street performer, broke the long distance record for pulling 411.65 kilograms (907 pounds) with which part of his body?
3. In 2008, Anita Schwarz, from Germany, celebrated the "Guinness World Records" Day by doing what?
4. It's not just humans who set records. Tubby the Labrador's record is so unique that a new category was added in the "Guinness Book of Records". What was the category created for this eco-minded canine?
5. It would be a very boring world if we all thought the same or collected the same things. I'm not too sure how I feel about Graham Barker's collection, but I have to admit it's pretty much a one off! According to the "Guinness Book of World Records", this Australian librarian has the largest collection of what?
6. Laura Dekker became the youngest person to sail around the world single-handed. Why did the "Guinness Book of World of Records" refuse to verify to her record?
7. Records are made to be broken. No record is ever truly "done and dusted". Which country broke Northern Ireland's record of the biggest-ever gathering of Santas?
8. Jean-François Vernetti from Switzerland obviously likes his peace and quiet. What signs did he start collecting from hotels in 1985?
9. I would have had problems with this quiz if the "Guinness Book of World Records" had never existed. Who conceived the idea for the book?
10. In 1972, a British children's television show inspired by the "Guinness Book of World Records" was first aired. The host, Roy Castle, stayed for over 20 years. During the show he broke several world records himself. Can you name the theme music for the show?
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