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# World Records

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Here's your chance to set a world record by visiting these events
The world's largest Christmas stocking is truly, ridiculously massive
This 6-year-old skating under 39 SUVs has to be seen to be believed
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On your marks: Bolt and Powell will race in Rome
WATCH: 100-year old man completes marathon
Super size me! The world's biggest spider and 8 other record-breakers