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Guinness World Records 2014

by Guinness World Records
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Guinness World Records 2014
Guinness World Records 2014

Discover record-breaking facts and achievements.

If you're the curious type who delights in the extraordinary and loves to be astounded by human endeavors and natural wonders, "Guinness World Records 2014" is up your alley. This book captures a snapshot of our world's extremes, offering you hours of enthralling browsing through its vibrant pages. It's the perfect conversation starter and the ultimate source for answers to trivia that you never knew you needed.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.
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Guinness World Records 2014

by Guinness World Records
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ISBN: 9781908843159
Author: Guinness World Records
Publisher: Guinness World Records Limited
Date of Publication: 2013-01-01
Format: Hardcover
Related Collections: Science, History
Goodreads rating: 4.18
(rated by 709 readers)
 

Discover record-breaking facts and achievements.

If you're the curious type who delights in the extraordinary and loves to be astounded by human endeavors and natural wonders, "Guinness World Records 2014" is up your alley. This book captures a snapshot of our world's extremes, offering you hours of enthralling browsing through its vibrant pages. It's the perfect conversation starter and the ultimate source for answers to trivia that you never knew you needed.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.

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