Here's a list of the most unique world records recoganised internationally, both human achievements and the extremes of the natural world. Until 2000, the Guinness World Records was known as the Guinness Book of Records and it is the best-selling copyrighted series of all-time. The interesting fact is that it is one of the most stolen books from public libraries in the United States. In Hungary burning person was dragged by a galloping horse for 0.29 miles (0.47 km). Tommy Pastemante from the USA sets the fastest Speed on a Modified Lawnmower (61 mph). Thousands of Michael Jackson's Mexican fans have won the world record for most people to dance to the song "Thriller" simultaneously in one place. Jamie Panas of Guinness World Records says that 13,597 people performed the dance routine on Aug. 29, which would have been Jackson's 51st birthday. The world's tallest man, Sultan Kosen from Turkey, poses for photographers next to school children at an event in London to promote the Guinness World Records 2010 book. Kosen, who is 2m 46.5cm (8ft 1in) tall, also claims the record for the largest hands and largest feet Scott Murphy recently set a Guinness World Record for The Tightest Circumference to Roll a 12 Inch Aluminum Frying Pan by Hand in 30 Seconds - 6.87 inches. Scott Murphy accomplished this on July 30th, 2007 in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. Sam Wakeling holds the current Guinness World Record for unicycle distance in 24 hours: 281.85 miles (453.6km) A man from Switzerland with 10,000 ‘Do Not Disturb' hotel room door signs. Coke & Mentos Guiness world record With 1,911 explosions in Riga, Latvia. 35,310 Lego Star Wars Clone Troopers in the UK.

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Sure, it feels fantastic to traverse the vast stretches of the best roads in the world via adrenaline pumping speeds. How about a complicated road, one that twists and turns, or has downright congested traffic, or unforgiving terrain? They might give you a headache, but it sure feels good when you've conquered them. Here is the  list of the world's most complicated and dangerous roads. Some of these complicated mountain passes can be dangerous if not negotiated with utmost caution, while others are complicated sets of roads and bridges, erected to ensure a streamlined flow of traffic at busy junctions. Without further ado, we present our top 19 list...1) Col de Turini, Francephoto credits : 1,2Situated more than 1 mile above sea level, Col de Turini is a mountain pass situated in south of France in the Alps. It's also part of a 20 miles rally stage of the Monte Carlo Rally of WRC, which combines 34 challenging hairpins and long stretches where cars top 111 mph. It is one of the most exciting roads on Earth.  The pass was featured in the very first episode of Top Gear series 10, when the presenters went in search of the greatest driving road in the world. At its highest point, Col de Turini  is 1607m high. In the north, the Col de Turini starts  with a dazzling series of hairpins. Finally, we end up riding in a gorge, with a wild river on the left, and a steep rock-wall on the right.2) Stelvio Pass, ItalyPhoto credits 1,2Located in the Eastern Alps in Italy, the Stelvio Pass Road connects the Valtellina with Merano and the upper Adige valley. This mountain road pass is situated at an altitude of around 1.7 miles above sea level. The road is particularly challenging to drive due to the presence of 48 hairpin bends, with the road becoming exceedingly narrow at some points, and some very steep inclines. With a height of 2757 meters, it is the highest paved mountain pass in the Eastern Alps and the second highest in the Alps, after the 2770 m high Col de l'Iseran. While it might not be as dangerous  as the other routes, it is certainly breathtaking. The  toughest and most spectacular drives are from the Prato side. The mountain pass is  one of the best continuous hairpin routes in the world.3) Leh-Manali Highway, IndiaPhoto credit 1The Leh-Manali Highway is situated in India and spans over a length of 297 miles among the Himalaya mountain range. It passes through some of the worlds highest mountain passes in the world, with a mean altitude in between 2 to 3 miles above sea level. The road is one of the most complicated and challenging roads in the world, with snow, landslides and terrain making the journey exceedingly difficult for anything other than a capable four wheel drive vehicle. The road was built and is maintained by the Indian Army.4) The Puxi Viaduct, ShanghaiPhoto credit 1This is one of Shanghai's busiest and largest interchange that caters to thousands of vehicles every hour. It has five levels of bridges that help connect two of the cities busiest highways, directing vehicles without much fuss.5) The Judge Harry Pregerson Interchange, LAPhoto credit: 1The Judge Harry Pregerson Interchange is situated in Los Angeles, CA and is one of the most complicated interchanges in the country. It permits entry and exit in all directions between the I-105 and the I-110. It's a stack interchange with layers of bridges making a complicated network of roads allowing smooth flow of traffic though both the interstate highways. This interchange was opened in 1993. It is a 4 level interchange with a restricted access lane that can be used by high-occupancy vehicles.6) The Road of death, BoliviaPhoto credits:  1, 2The North Yungas Road (also known as the El Camino de la Muerte, ‘Road of Death' in Spanish) is a 43 mile road connecting La Paz and Coroico, 35 miles northeast of La Paz in Bolivia. Famous for its extreme danger, it was christened as the "world's most dangerous road" in 1995 by the Inter-American Development Bank. The single-lane width, extreme drop offs, and lack of guardrails, only add to the danger lurking behind. Further, the fog and rain can make visibility poor and the road surface muddy, loosening rocks from the hillsides above. It is estimated that 200 to 300 travelers are killed per year on this treacherous road. Although, the old North Yungas Road is  much less used by traffic nowadays, an increasing number of adventure bikers  travel it for the thrills.7) Russia's Lena Highway, the Highway from HellPhoto credits: 1,2The last 600 miles of the Russian Federal Highway from Moscow city to the Siberian city of Yakutsk is called the "Lena Highway". This bizarre road runs parallel to the River Lena on the final leg to Yakutsk. As if the road of mud was not a big problem, Yakutsk is considered one of the the coldest cities on earth, with January temperatures averaging -45 °F. But surprisingly, it is only in the summertime that the road becomes impassable. Whenever it rains in summer, the road virtually becomes a slush pit making it impossible for the vehicles to pass through it. This being the only road to Yakutsk makes the traffic heavy and even more complicated to negotiate.8. Gravelly Hill Interchange, Birmingham, UKPhoto credit: 1Gravelly Hill Interchange, nicknamed ‘the Spaghetti Junction', is the 6th junction  of the M6 motorway, where it joins the A38 Aston Expressway in Birmingham, UK. The name "Spaghetti Junction" was coined by Roy Smith, a journalist from the Birmingham Evening  Mail in the 1970s. The areal view of the junction sure tells us why it is called the Spaghetti Junction. Spanning an impressive 30 acres, the junction serves 18 routes and includes 4 km of slip roads. Across 6 different levels, there are 559 concrete columns, reaching up to 24.4 m in height. The engineers had to elevate 13.5 miles of the motorway to accommodate 2 railway lines, 3 canals, and 2 rivers. It's the most complicated junction in United Kingdom.9) Russian-Georgian "Military" Mountain RoadsPhoto credit 1When they are not covered in sheets of snow, then it's the thick, grueling mud. These remote highways would probably swallow your car in the snow or mud. Though neither affect the locals who drive their Lada cars down it regularly. Situated in the Caucasus mountains, these roads are to be tackled only by the Russian military which probably explain why they lack any official designation. The harsh surface, along with the problems posed by snow, makes this road almost inaccessible during winter. The seldom used road connects Russia and Georgia and assumes of strategic importance for both countries.10) Guoliang Tunnel Road, ChinaPhoto credits: 1,2The magnificent tunnel road in the Taihang mountains was built by 13 local villagers headed by their chief, Shen Mingxin, and took around five years to finish. Many villagers lost their lives in accidents during construction of the tunnel but the others continued relentlessly. The tunnel was opened to traffic on May 1st, 1977. The 1200 meter long tunnel is about 5 meters high and 4 meters wide. It is located in the Henan Province of China. The Guoliang tunnel is another addition to most dangerous and complicated roads to travel. Dubbed as "the road that does not tolerate any mistakes", most accidents in the tunnel are primarily caused by the neglect of the traveler. Nonetheless, it is an extremely scenic route and is a key destination on the Chinese tourism map.

The record rainfall in the last three days has crippled life in Dubai and Sharja with flooding in the Industrial area, Al Khan interchange and the Sharjah Ring road.Water-clogged roads, traffic congestion, vehicle breakdowns and disrupted water and electricity supply - the woes of Sharjah residents are far from over.Civic officials are working overtime to drain the roads, but it will take at least four days before the roads are cleared.The emirate is also facing taxi shortage. Taxi companies have warned cab drivers to be cautious and avoid water-clogged roads.The Sharjah Electricity and Water Authority (SEWA) has been flooded with telephone calls from residents in Al Nahada who are hit by disrupted water supply and electricity since Wednesday night."I was told by SEWA to call 991. The person who attended the phone said the matter is been looked into, but so far nothing has been done. There is so much water on the roads in Sharjah but all taps are running dry. I find it ironical," said an Al Nahada resident. In Barishoon se dosti achi nahi FarazKacha tera makaan hain kuch tu khyal kerBY sajid khan

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