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Unbelievable RecordsMay 24, 2026

The Man Who Collects Records

The Man Who Collects Records Ashrita Furman runs a health food store in Queens. In his spare time, he sets Guinness records. Over 700 of them since 1979. He pogo-sticked up Mount Fuji. He holds the record for holding the most records. He still works retail.

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