Weirdest Guinness world records

Published On: Dec 24 2013 02:08:12 AM CST   Updated On: Aug 27 2015 01:00:00 AM CDT

With Thursday marking the 60th anniversary of the publication of the very first "Guinness Book of Records," take a look at some of the weirdest world records ever set.

Guinness World Records - acupuncture needles
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Cosmetic doctor Wei Shengchu of China has broken his own record of most needles inserted into the head several times, with the most recent coming on June 11, 2013, when he inserted 2,188 acupuncture needles into his head in Istanbul, Turkey.

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