Think you know your world records? Try these two on for size: who holds the record for the most children born to a single couple? And which realm controlled more land area than any other empire on Earth?
There’s no doubt that history is packed with unbelievable feats, but some of these wild superlatives have stood completely untouched for decades.
To prove just how far human determination, and nature itself, can go, Bored Panda combed through the archives to bring you some of the most fascinating and legendary world records ever set.
