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Is there a world record for reading the Bible?

Is there a world record for reading the Bible?

The group was successful — at least unofficially, for now — in breaking the record for fastest reading of the Bible nonstop as recorded by the Guinness Book of World Records, which is 113 hours.

Who has the world record for most books read?

A five-year-old Indian-American girl set two records for reading 36 books continuously for 105 minutes. Kiara Kaur, born to Chennai-based parents, currently resides in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and has entered the World Book of Records in London and Asia Book of Records.

What is the longest time someone has read?

The longest marathon reading aloud is 113 hours 15 minutes achieved by Deepak Sharma Bajagain (Nepal) at the Tudikhel Ground, Kathmandu, Nepal, from 19 to 24 September 2008. He recited 17 different books from 13 authors during his record attempt.

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How much money do Guinness World Record holders get?

The individual holding Guinness World Record becomes famous and gets sponsors for organizing various events to earn money. However there is no prize for setting or breaking a Guinness World Records.

What is the fastest selling book of all time?

LONDON — The seventh and final volume in the Harry Potter series has become the fastest-selling book in history, its publishers said Monday, with more than 11 million copies sold during the first 24 hours in three markets alone.

What book sold the most copies in one day?

In its first 24 hours on sale, “Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows,” the seventh and final installment in the wildly popular series by J.K. Rowling that officially went on sale at 12:01 a.m. Saturday, sold a record 8.3 million copies in the United States, according to Scholastic Inc., the book’s publisher.

Do you get paid to break a world record?

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