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Brazilian Kayaker Sets World Record Posted by on Apr 13, 2009

On March 4th, Brazilian kayaker Pedro Oliva set a world’s record by kayaking over an 127 foot waterfall on the Rio Sacre in the state of Mato Grosso. The waterfall, called Salto Belo, is as tall as a twelve story building, but Pedro not only survived–he came out unscathed. Pedro actually spent more time underwater…

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Brazilian Becomes Guinness Recorder Holder Posted by on May 20, 2008

Forty-three year-old Brazilian Elaine Davidson, who lives in Scotland, has made it into the Guinness Book of World Records for the most body piercings: 5,920 in total. She also won the world record in 2000 when she only had 462 piercings, including 192 on her face alone. Elaine is a nurse, and does not drink…

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