You must have heard about world records, where some world records are strange and some are absolutely crazy! From a 93-year-old man walking on the feet of an airplane to jumping into space, many such brave people in the world have created strange world records by risking their lives. Here are the 10 most dangerous world records
Holding the Most Live Rattlesnakes in the Mouth
Would you put a rattlesnake in your mouth? How about 13 of them?Jackie Bibby, known as the “Texas Snake Man,” did the same.. He’s spent years working with snakes and has been bitten multiple times, but that didn’t stop him from holding 13 live rattlesnakes in his mouth for 10 seconds! One wrong move, and things could’ve gone horribly wrong—but luckily, they didn’t.
Motorcycles Driven Over a Person Lying on a Bed of Nails
Australian stuntman Chayne Hultgren, also known as “The Space Cowboy,” isn’t afraid of pain. He’s known for swallowing swords and juggling chainsaws, but this stunt took things to a new level. Hultgren lay on a bed of nails while 20 motorcycles rode over his body. His face said it all—pure pain. Despite the agony, he pulled it off, inspiring a few thrill-seekers to try it themselves. But let’s be real—this is definitely not something to try at home.
Highest Free-Fall Parachute Jump
Jumping from a plane is extreme, but how about from space? Austrian skydiver Felix Baumgartner made history when he jumped from a helium balloon 127,000 feet (38,700 meters) above the Earth, reaching a speed of 843 mph (1,357 km/h)—He became the first person to break the sound barrier without using any vehicle. But just two years later, Alan Eustace went even higher—jumping from 135,000 feet (41,000 meters)! Talk about pushing limits.
Most Buses Jumped Over on a Motorcycle
Jumping over buses on a motorcycle is a stuntman classic. In 1975, legendary daredevil Evel Knievel tried jumping over 13 buses but crashed, breaking his pelvis. A few months later, he tried again—this time, he cleared 14 buses. His record stood for 25 years until Bubba Blackwell took on the challenge and successfully jumped over 15 buses in 1999.
Highest Recorded Blood Alcohol Level
Drinking alcohol in moderation is fine, but this record is mind-blowing. A 67-year-old man in Bulgaria was hit by a truck and rushed to the hospital. When doctors tested his blood alcohol level, they were shocked—it was 0.914%! That’s more than 11 times the legal limit in most countries. In fact, doctors thought their machines were broken and tested him multiple times. Somehow, he survived, making this one of the most bizarre records ever.
Heaviest Car Balanced on the Head
Balancing a book on your head is one thing, but what about a car? John Evans, a former bricklayer, discovered he had an unusual talent—balancing extremely heavy objects on his head. After years of practice, he set a record by balancing a 352-pound (160 kg) car on his head for 33 seconds! With just one mistake, he could’ve been crushed, but his concentration and strength made it look almost easy.
Highest Pool Dive
Imagine belly-flopping from 200 feet (61 meters). That’s what Laso Schaller did when he dived from a mountain ridge into a pool of water below. Falling at 76 mph (122 km/h), he hit the water with such force that he dislocated his hip on impact. Even though French diver Olivier Favre had set a previous record at 177 feet (54 meters), Schaller took it to the next level—and paid the price.
Walking Between the Twin Towers on a Tightrope
Walking on a tightrope is already nerve-wracking, but imagine doing it 1,300 feet (396 meters) above the ground—without permission or safety harnesses! In 1974, French high-wire artist Philippe Petit illegally set up a cable between the Twin Towers of New York’s World Trade Center and walked across multiple times over 45 minutes. His daring act later inspired the 2015 movie The Walk.
Most Spears Caught Underwater from a Spear Gun
Catching a ball is easy, but catching spears underwater? That’s what Ashrita Furman, a man with over 200 world records, did. While underwater, he caught 14 spears fired at him from a spear gun—using only one hand! Even after injuring himself during practice, he went through with the challenge. That takes some serious guts.
Oldest Wing Walker
Extreme sports are usually for the young, but Thomas Lackey proved age is just a number. At 80, he became the oldest person to perform wing walking—standing on the wings of a flying plane! Not satisfied, he broke his own record again at 93. Talk about fearless!