1989 Guinness Book of World RecordsDonald McFarlan, Norris McWhirter Here is the brand-new, updated edition of the multimillion-copy bestseller. From extraordinary human achievements to wonders of the universe, this consistent favorite features facts, feats and figures that are hardly believable but always surprisingly true! The definitive collection of outstanding records from all over the world. |
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The Story Behind | 9 |
The Human Being 1 | 12 |
The Living World | 44 |
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