World Records Even Doctors Can't Explain

I loved reading the Guinness World Records books as a kid, and now I'm taking a look at them through a medical lens. I couldn't believe some of the things I saw in this video. We talked about the world's tallest man, the largest mouth gape, the shortest woman, the most joints cracked consecutively, the thinnest waist, highest and lowest notes ever sang, the oldest woman, the longest plank, longest nose, and most cups stuck to a head, among other things! Which did you find the most incredible?

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[Akira_A.]

I don't think many people know this, but the man that planked for 9 and a half hours has a condition that causes him to feel pain from even the tiniest of actions. Yet he still went on to break the record. He is a living testament to the idea of willpower.

[The_SiIIy_ne]

“His wounds heal faster he ages slower then most”

Okay that’s literally just like a super power

[Bububarbz]

1:32 Everyone: Congratulating her
Meanwhile her:" I don't know what this is"😭❤

[whiskeyrivers]

While it's not nearly as impressive as these people, I have a Guinness World Record for being part of the "Greatest International Scavenger Hunt the World Has Ever Seen" from 2011. It was a fantastic experience I was glad to be a part of.

[errorcodek]

Unfortunately, the oldest living woman had recently just died. She was age 119. Rest in peace Kane Tanaka

[TheSnahsnah]

I know the Guiness book has a policy against excessively dangerous records. I am not sure why the guy being drawn and quartered or the lady with the tiny waist got past that policy. Competing for those records seems like a very predictable tragedy waiting to happen.

[sindyrietvink]

My grandpa (who sadly I never got to meet as he died way too young) always said he could smell when people had certain types of cancer, and he was never wrong according to my family. I was always sceptical, but after seeing this episode and learning dogs can smell it as well, i might think he could. He saved some peoples lives with it by telling they should go see their doctor. I wonder if there are studies going on about people who can smell these kinds of things, they can really be the person to save someone

[jamesdouglas]

I feel like he’s right, literally anything can be a record.

[carriedbear]

The girl who was 116 died at 119 she was hoping to live for one more year. Fun fact: she fought through cancer, (twice) Covid, different sicknesses and 1 war. May she Rest In Peace.

[DoctorAzmain]

I love how skilled & determined these people are - or making the best of their conditions! I remember the *World's Stretchiest Man* - bringing attention to Ehlers-Danlos syndrome, a rare but very important condition that goes really underdiagnosed. So these records can even help improve awareness of rare conditions!!

[isabellacolab]

sorry guys but one time i was the youngest person alive

[alexramirez]

I once held a plank for 5 minutes and that was absolutely brutal. 8 hours is INSANE. Good on him

[kirkbupkis]

Sticky skin guy is the next evolution of human. He's like a real life X-Man, wounds heal faster and he ages slower? I'm so jealous.

[whatandwhy]

"I don't think I could be able to do anything for 7 hours straight"


Sleep: *I guess I'll just evaporate*

[cindysemblante]

I just found your channel and I am truly enjoying it. Your full of information and present things in understandable way. Your Sence of humor also shines through your videos beautifully. Thank you dr Mike.

[WingedIcarus]

2:45 If I remember correctly, he has a condition that makes things hurt a lot more for him than anyone else, he was doing this to raise awareness

[caminator]

I am a gymnastics coach, 20+ years. We test our girls every 3 months. One test is called a chin up pullover. From a hang position, you pull your chin to the bar then pull your body under the bar while lifting your legs over the bar, performing a backward circle. I once had a 7 year old little girl do 70 without getting down or getting off the bar. She did rest on top of the bar for a few seconds in between. I then timed her to see how many she could do in 30 seconds. She did 9, which was more than anyone else. She can also climb a 20 foot rope with no legs/ feet (just her arms) in under 20 seconds.

[corynprice]

Can we appreciate how hard this guy works he’s a doctor, a boxer, YouTuber, and OWNS A DOG

[Plasma]

5:01- the fact that this was literally used as a torture device in the Middle Ages, except with horses, it would tear your body apart.

[mablepines]

"I'm sure other people would be doing other things with that tongue, but maybe it wasn't safe for Guinness World Records to investigate further." This now lives in !y head rent free and made my entire week. Keep it up Dr. Mike!! 💙