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Guinness World Records that have been discontinued
And it wasn’t always about health and safety
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Not every world record is made to last. For decades, Guinness World Records has celebrated the most incredible, strange, and daring achievements, cementing them in history. Yet some records are no longer part of the official books and have been discontinued over the years. Whether due to safety concerns, controversy, or changes in societal norms, some discontinued records tell a fascinating story of how the world (and its limits) has evolved.
Curious? Click through this gallery to see some world records that have faded into obscurity and have been taken off the official list.
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