When it comes to the crazy, the incredible and the seemingly impossible you need look no further than the Guinness World Record breakers.
Year after year people – and animals – come out of the woodwork to amaze, fascinate and inspire. And in a world of worry and woe, there’s nothing like a bit of escapism to put the wow back into life.
Here are some of the stars who feature in the latest blockbuster book of record setters.