Fastest World Records  

Clint P. ripped a phone book in half in 1.43 seconds while hanging upside down on an inversion table.

Matt Cairoli escaped from a regulation-sized straitjacket in 12.92 seconds.

Tarun A. wrote the periodic table of elements in its tabular arrangement in one minute, 29.06 seconds.

Naader Reda ate five York Peppermint Pattie candies in one minute, 34.70 seconds. WARNING: Speed eating can be extremely dangerous. Please do not attempt this record unless you are above the age of 18 and trained as a professional eater. We will not accept submissions in this category from minors.

Naader Reda ate a 2-pound block of Velveeta cheese in 16 minutes, 57.00 seconds. WARNING: Speed eating can be extremely dangerous. Please do not attempt this record unless you are above the age of 18 and trained as a professional eater. We will not accept submissions in this category from minors.

Jason F. leg pressed 500 pounds in 7.01 seconds. He completed 10 reps.

Jason F. leg pressed 700 pounds in 7.28 seconds. He completed 10 reps.

Jason F. leg pressed 600 pounds in 7.14 seconds. He completed 10 reps.

Team Sub-4, an amateur cycling team, cycled 100 miles in three hours, 40 minutes. Learn more about the team here.

Vaughan's son completed five cartwheels in exactly 4.00 seconds.

Ben S. ate a caramel apple empanada in a Taco Bell in 21.50 seconds. WARNING: Speed eating can be extremely dangerous. Please do not attempt this record unless you are above the age of 18 and trained as a professional eater. We will not accept submissions in this category from minors.

Kate B. ate a cone of Mr. Whippy ice cream in 24.91 seconds. WARNING: Speed eating can be extremely dangerous. Please do not attempt this record unless you are above the age of 18 and trained as a professional. We will not accept submissions in this category from minors.

Jamie B. performed an indoor snowboarding run, reaching a speed of 69.4 kilometers per hour.

Kamal A. performed 50 Charlier card cuts in 40.60 seconds while holding two five-pound exercise plates on his pinky finger.

Brian ate a tablespoon of ground cinnamon in 31.53 seconds. WARNING: Speed eating can be extremely dangerous. Please do not attempt this record unless you are above the age of 18 and trained as a professional. We will not accept submissions in this category from minors.

Ian M. read Psalm 23 in 22.26 seconds. He is seven years old.