Thrill seekers around the world attempted - and broke - a range of Guinness World Records ahead of Guinness World Record Day on Thursday.
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00:00 Have any unique talents and a burning desire to break a Guinness World Record?
00:06 Well, today is your day then, as all over the globe people are making their mark on history by participating in Guinness World Record Day.
00:12 Like Paul Swift, who broke the record for the tightest gap driven through by a pickup truck on two wheels.
00:21 Guinness World Record Day is a global celebration of the superlative. It's a chance for you to attempt a Guinness World Record title and maybe even make your way into the Guinness World Record book.
00:35 The records are oddly specific. This man in China broke the record for the most consecutive single leg full twist back somersault with 11 somersaults.
00:53 While this pair in Japan did the most consecutive double Dutch style handstand skips for a team of two with 32 skips.
01:05 Thursday marks the 19th Guinness World Record Day, which started in 2004.
01:11 The Guinness World Record theme called on people to show off their super skills, even if it's just with a pogo stick.
01:23 (whooshing)