McWhirter, Norris

Amazing natural occurrences and fantastic human accomplishments.

Provides information about sports, literature, radio and television, art, music, religion, language, holidays, the universe, medicine, psychology, geology, engineering, and numerous other subjects.

An updated alphabetical list of records held in various sports from acrobatics to yachting.

Features the latest and most astounding feats of humankind and nature and includes a photo section highlighting the most spectacular exploits.

Includes such records as the shortest full-grown woman who ever lived, the longest ride in full armor, and the largest pearl ever discovered.

A collection of fantastic human and natural occurences such as the largest bonfire and the narrowest street.

Describes such unusual experiences as peeling the longest unbroken apple peel and achieving the highest speed on a bicycle.