AMAZING THINGS DONE WITH THE HUMAN BODY

THE HUMAN LIGHTNING ROD

Also known as the ‘Human lightning conductor’, Cleveland Sullivan was

able to survive not one, not two, but seven lightning strikes

between the ages of 30 and 65.

THE ‘FARTISTE’

Joseph Pujol, a French stage performer, possessed extraordinary

control of not only his farts but also his sphincter muscles which

allowed him to imitate cannon fire, animal sounds, and

musical instruments.

BREAKING CHAINS

Pierre Gasnier was often called the French Hercules because of his

ability to lift a dumbbell twice his weight, rip a deck of cards in

half at once and break an iron chain tied over his chest

through expanding his rib cage.

CANNONBALL CATCHER

Also called the ‘Cannonball king’, John Holtum could catch heavy

cannonballs fired at him by his assistant. Unfortunately he also lost

some fingers in the process.

AMAZING FINGERS

Bobby Badfingers was able to establish himself in the entertainment

business and in the Book of Guinness World Records for his ability to

snap his fingers at a rate of 30 snaps per second!

UNCONVENTIONAL BALLOON-POPPING

Julia Gunthel, a contortionist, set the world record for the fastest time to

burst three balloons using her back; a feat she accomplished in

12 seconds by bending backwards and putting the balloon between

her back and back thigh.

TATTOOS EVERYWHERE

With 95% of her body covered in tattoos, Julia Gnuse holds the

world record. Her obsession started when she got a tattoo to hide the

scars from her skin condition, Poryphyria.

A HUGE MOUTH

In 2009, Simon Elmore from Germany set the world record for the most

straws stuffed in a person’s mouth. He was able to put 400 bendy

straws in his mouth and hold them there for 10 seconds.