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Longest Distance To Shoot A Golf Ball Off Of A Turkey's Head

Doug McManaman

Doug McManaman shot a golf ball off of a turkey’s head from 65 yards away.

NOTE: Shooting attempts are dangerous. These records should only be attempted with proper training and safety precautions.
Farthest Behind-The-Back Shot Of A Football Into A Basketball Hoop

Andy Pelphrey

Andy Pelphrey used an American football to make a successful behind-the-back shot into a basketball hoop from 16 feet away.
Farthest Behind-The-Back Toss Of A Table Tennis Ball Into A Cuponk Cup

Brian Pankey

Brian Pankey tossed a table tennis ball behind his back and into a cuponk cup from a distance of seven feet (84 inches).
Farthest Behind-The-Back Toss Of A Table Tennis Ball Into A Cuponk Cup While On A Rola Bola

Brian Pankey

Brian Pankey tossed a table tennis ball behind his back and into a cuponk cup from a distance of three feet (36 inches) while on a rola bola.
Farthest Distance Reached In Water Rappelling

Acap Hyd

Acap Hyd rappelled a distance of 400 feet while water rappelling.

NOTE: This record is dangerous and should only be attempted by trained professionals with appropriate safety precautions.
Farthest Distance To Be Carried By Other People

Mark Malkoff

Mark Malkoff was carried 9.4 miles by 155 random people, covering almost the entire length of Manhattan while setting the world record. He achieved the feat on December 18–19, 2009, beginning at the Staten Island Ferry[] Terminal and ending at 140th Street.

Malkoff took no steps forward on his own, using only the kindness and generosity of fellow citizens to complete his trek.

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Farthest Distance To Carry A 225 Pound Foundation Block In One Minute

Brian Pankey

Brian Pankey carried a 225-pound foundation block a distance of 22.75 feet (273 inches) in one minute.
Farthest Distance To Carry A Jar Of Peanut Butter Balanced On Forehead

Doug McManaman

Doug McManaman balanced a jar of peanut butter on his forehead, carrying it a distance of 102 feet.
Farthest Distance To Catch A Cell Phone

Alex Infantino

Alex Infantino's friend caught a cell phone thrown from five feet away.
Farthest Distance To Chip A Softball Through A Door Frame Using Golf Club

Doug McManaman

Doug McManaman used a golf club to knock a softball through a doorway from a distance of 50 feet (600 inches) away.
Farthest Distance To Chip A Tennis Ball Through A Doorway Using A Golf Club

Brian Winkel

Brian Winkel used a golf club to knock a tennis ball through a doorway from a distance of 103 feet (1,236 inches) away.
Farthest Distance To Drive A Golf Ball With A .22-Caliber Bullet

Doug McManaman

Doug McManaman used a .22 caliber bullet to drive a golf ball a distance of 91 feet (1,092 inches).
Farthest Distance To Flick A Bread Clip

Noah Riffe

Noah Riffe flicked a bread clip a distance of 10.3 feet (123 inches).
Farthest Distance To Hit An Egg On Top Of A Wooden Goose's Head With A Single Shot While Shooting Backwards Using A Mirror

Doug McManaman

Doug McManaman fired a single shot and hit an egg on top of a wooden goose’s head from 50 yards away while shooting backwards using a mirror.
Farthest Distance To Hit An Onion Using A Banana

Carl Cutler

Carl Cutler hit an onion 144 inches (12 feet) using a banana.

Cutler set this record during an attempt to achieve the most world records set in one minute. He completed this record during an episode of Subterranean on WRLR, 98.3 FM.