Unthinkable World Records That People Have Broken

The Stretchiest Skn

Gary Turner is the real-life Elastic Man. Due to a rare medical condition, Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome, Turner has extremely flexible skin. It can stretch out up to 15 centimeters! He also has hypermobile joins, so he can twist and turn for days.

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The More You Know

  • It's a tradition in Ireland that if you donated a pint of blood, they give you a pint of Guinness to replace the iron.
  • Surfaces near the equator move much faster than those in other locations on Earth.
  • Saint Patrick's Day began as a "feast day". To honor him, Christians could put aside their Lenten restrictions on food and alcohol consumption, which is why excessive drinking has become linked to the celebration.
  • Muhammad is the most popular name in the world.
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