Guiness Book of World Records: 2001

Why am I writing a review on an annual that is over 8 years old? I came across this book today whilst clearing out some boxes. I came by it because I jokingly said all those Christmases ago, that no-one ever buys me any of the things I got as a kid. Without fail every year in amongst the toys (which I won't name as it will give my age away :) ) that were kindly given to me, there would always be a selection box and a Guiness book of records So, guess what ended up under the tree at Christmas 2001. For anyone that hasn't heard of the Guiness Book of Records, it is a huge list of records that have been broken over the years,and ...  Read the complete review

Being a bit organised this year I have already started to buy xmas presents for those nearest and dearest, oh and the boyfriend lol, and the otgher day I bought on Amazon the latest edition of the Guinness Book of Records something I remember receiving and loving when I was young and so I thought I would buy it as part of my present to my niece. The Guinness Book of Records has been around for many years and I vaguely remembe the TV show from when I was little.The book itself is published each ear and is packed full of information on world records for a vast variety of activities. The current edition also includes some 3-D glasses as many of the ...  Read the complete review

For years now around Christmas time, when little children dream of Britney Spears CD’s being left in their stockings, and big children (me), dream of Britney Spears in her stockings at the foot of my bed, it arrives. Who knows where it comes from, perhaps its Father Christmas, or perhaps it’s your parents, who knows? And who cares? The offending article I'm referring to is the Guinness Book of Records. The Guinness Book of Records is produced every year, and has now become as big a part in Christmas as turkey and tinsel. To the older generation this item may be seen as an exciting and interesting book full of factual and on occasions ...  Read the complete review