Guinness World Records 2014 Quotes

“solar-powered”
― Guinness World Records, Guinness World Records 2014

“people. October 1887 Deadliest flood 900,000 people killed when the Huang He (Yellow River) in Huayan Kou, China, flooded its banks. 16 December 1920 Deadliest landslide A series of landslides, triggered by a single earthquake in Gansu Province, China, accounted for most of the 180,000 people killed in the event. 5–10 April 1815 Greatest eruption volume Estimated 150–180 km³ (36–43 miles³) of matter discharged from Tambora on Sumbawa, Indonesia; caused the greatest recorded impact on the climate for a volcanic eruption, forcing global temperatures to drop 3°C (5.4°F), and the largest death toll from a volcanic eruption (92,000 killed);”
― Guinness World Records, Guinness World Records 2014

“Largest spider family Salticidae are jumping spiders and there are more of them by classification – or taxonomy – than any other. Containing approximately 5,000 species in more than 500 types – or genera – they account for roughly 13% of all known spider species.”
― Guinness World Records, Guinness World Records 2014

“Tallest usable pogo stick”
― Guinness World Records, Guinness World Records 2014