In our society people are always trying to out-do one another.
The Guinness World Records helps recognize some of these feats that are extraordinary and somewhat odd.
In 2011, a new world's tallest man and the world's shortest woman were crowned.
There were also records handed to fire breathers, video gamers and weird collectors.
The Tallest Living Man
Who: Sultan Kosen
What: An 8-foot-3 man
Where: Ankara, Turkey
When: Feb. 8
Most Torches Extinguished In 30 Seconds
Who:Hubertus Wawra
What: 39 torches extinguished in 30 seconds
Where: Georgenthal, Germany
When: Feb. 21
Largest Collection Of Gnomes And Pixies
Who: Ann Atkin
What: 2,042 gnomes and pixies
Where: United Kingdom
When: March 25
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