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Neville Sandiford was 101 years and 262 days old when he earned the record!
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Hamish Elliott fell out of his kayak into the river but still won the race!
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What did the goldfish Blub drive to set a world record?
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Blub drove a tiny car built by his owner, Thomas de Wolf, which responded to his movements in a water tank!
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  • upgrade To improve or make something better. The island will upgrade its energy system with solar power.
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