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Most envelopes torn in half in 30 seconds

The most envelopes torn in half in 30 seconds is 46 and was achieved by Stephen Kish (UK), in Hove, East Sussex, UK, on 17 September 2013. This record was broken on the Guinness World Record Challengers site (Challengers’ tag: Oddish196): http://challengers.guinnessworldrecords.com/challenges/244-most-envelopes-torn-in-half-in-30-seconds/attempts/4334

Largest collection of pedal-powered model vehicles

The largest collection of pedal-powered model vehicles belongs to Phil Collins (UK) and consists of 400 models as of 4 September 2012, housed at The Mill Toy & Pedal Car Museum, in Northiam, East Sussex, UK. Phil Collins favourite model is the E-type Jaguar, which is the first pedal-powered car he bought at the age of 32.

Most expensive sculpture

The most expensive sculpture is Alberto Giacometti’s (Switzerland) bronze sculpture entitled L’Homme qui marche I (The Walking Man I) (1960), which sold to an anonymous bidder at Sotheby’s London, UK for a record �65,000,000 (then $104,300,000) on 3 February 2010. The six-foot-tall bronze depicts a wiry man in mid-stride, his right foot jutting forward, his head erect and his arms hanging at his side.

Longest underwater live radio broadcast (supported)

The longest supported underwater live radio broadcast lasted 5 hours and 6 minutes and was achieved by Simon Clarke (UK) for Wave 105.2 FM in aid of Cash 4 Kids, and with support from Andark Diving. The attempt took place at the Andark Diving Centre in Southampton, UK on 15 November 2011. They used a diving bell to assist their attempt and Simon was supported by a presenter on the poolside.   The attempt was in aid of ‘Cash for Kids’ charity.