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Liam McInerney & Hannah Mackenzie Wood

Mum with world's longest fingernails can no longer drive and struggles with zippers

A mum who holds the record for the world's longest fingernails says she can no longer drive and struggles with zippers. Diana Armstrong stopped trimming her nails back 1997 following the tragic death of her 16-year-old daughter Latisha, who passed away after suffering an asthma attack in her sleep.

Since then, Diana's nails have grown to a mind boggling 1,306.58cm (42ft 10.4in), and she currently holds the Guinness World Record for the longest nails on a female hand. However, their extreme length can make daily tasks a bit more difficult - including going to the bathroom.

Diana, from Minnesota in US, said: “Zipping up my pants or jacket. I can pop open a can of soda but I need a knife. I drove a car but had to stick my hand out the window, so I don’t drive any more.

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