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Humans love experiencing a major adrenaline rush, which is accompanied
by any dangerous feat that leaves them with a sense of empowerment and
achievement. Many of us are daredevils who derive pleasure from going
after things that most people consider off limits or even deadly. So
here’s a list of some top hazardous world records that defy every safety
measure.
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The oldest wing walker
Wing walking is an extreme sport that involves the performer pulling off
stunts on the top of the wings of an airplane. It's a self explanatory
risky act. Thomas Lackey made his second world record for being the
oldest wing walker in the world at the age of 93. |
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Most spears caught from a speargun in one minute
Ashrita Furman established the world record of catching 14 spears from a
speargun underwater in one minute. He caught them consecutively and with
just one hand. Each spear was 60 centimeters in length and shot from a
distance of 2 meters. Though he hurt himself while practicing, he went
ahead with the challenge. |
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Twin towers walk
The French high wire artist, Philippe Petit, gathered the courage to
perform this rope stunt at 1300 feet above ground level between the
former Twin Towers without local authorization. He knew nobody would
give him the go ahead and said, “Whenever I see a beautiful place to put
my wire I cannot resist.” |
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The highest pool dive (belly flop)
Olivier Favre set the record of the highest dive at 177 ft and 54 m. He
attempted a double back somersault. The water below was calm but Favre
hit it at a speed of 123 kilometers per hour. The impact was so huge
that he broke his back. |
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Heaviest car balanced on his head
John Evans had the uncanny ability of balancing heavy objects on his
head. He even balanced a car weighing 350 lbs. on his head for 33
seconds in front of a live audience. He has performed several similar
balancing stunts.
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Most live rattlesnakes held in one's mouth for 10 seconds
Jackie Bibby, also known as the Texas snake man, is very passionate when
it comes to reptiles. He has been bitten many times but he continues to
embark on new adventures with them. Bibby once held 13 rattlesnakes in
his mouth for 10 seconds and left his followers gasping! |
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