Unthinkable World Records That People Have Broken

Breaking World Records by Planting Rice

In August of 2012, 1,215 Taiwanese farmers planted rice seedlings for 5.1 acres in just 16 minutes and 20 seconds. Not only is this an impressive world record, but it's good for the environment. That's one way to get things done!

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Post originally appeared on Upbeat News.