Guinness World Records 2014: A Year of Unforgettable Achievements**
The Guinness World Records 2014 edition also features many incredible records of speed and strength. For example, the fastest recorded speed on a bicycle is 285 km/h (177 mph), achieved by Denise Mueller-Korenek in 2018. Mueller-Korenek, a Swiss cyclist, rode a specially designed bicycle down a hill in Utah, USA, to achieve this incredible speed.
The Guinness World Records 2014 edition features a wide range of unusual records that will leave you speechless. For example, did you know that the longest recorded flight of a chicken is 13 seconds? Yes, you read that right - 13 whole seconds! The chicken, named Mike, achieved this incredible feat in 1973.
The Guinness World Records 2014 edition is also home to many incredible records of length and size. For example, the longest recorded duration without sleep is 264.4 hours (11 days), achieved by Randy Gardner in 1964. Gardner, a high school student, stayed awake for over 11 days to test his endurance and raise awareness about the effects of sleep deprivation.