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Guinness Book of World Records highlights 1972 edition feats
The Chronicle-Telegram surveys odd records from the 11th edition. Notable items include Christine Houghton's 381 day pregnancy, a medieval 8 ft 3 in giantess, chimpanzee strength records, a 124 lb woman lifting a 3,600 lb car, and long lists of extreme births, authors, and world curiosities.
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Sterling
Abruzzi
Italy
Dolores Ann Johnson
Boma
Bronx
Maxwell Rogers
Tampa