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World’s Largest Croc

Not reptilian, as you might expect, but rather a ridiculously overpriced, stupidly coloured plastic sandal. A very, very big one. There's not much more to be said about Crocs that hasn't been said already, and yet…

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Friday, 6th June 2008

The World’s Largest Drain

Here in Lake Berryessa, California, we find the largest drain hole in the world, affectionally known locally as The Glory Hole. Narrowing from 22 metres diameter to 8.5 metres at its thinnest point, this absolutely enormous…

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Thursday, 24th April 2008

The World’s Largest Gators

When I was younger, it was always one of my favourite 'facts' that "millions of years ago crocodiles and alligators were, like, hundreds of feet long". Of course it's difficult to argue with a statement this…

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Wednesday, 6th February 2008

World’s Largest Saw [Updated]

Clearly visible thanks to an enormous shadow, this huge saw in Tokyo looks to be attempting to cut the city in half. Unfortunately it seems that the person using it has gotten off to a slow…

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Monday, 7th January 2008

World’s Largest Fingerprint

Somebody must have committed a major crime, as it would appear the Brighton and Hove arm of the Sussex constabulary have been dusting for prints around Hove Park, and uncovered what is clearly the the world's…

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Wednesday, 5th December 2007

World’s Largest Crosses

As so often seems to be the way with claims of "World's Largest", there's a certain amount of jostling for the top slot - regardless of who should rightfully be in it. Most often described as…

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Friday, 23rd November 2007

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