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Charles Osborne (USA, 1894-1991) was the victim of the longest attack of hiccups, which lasted a jaw-dropping 68 years.
Charles Osborne (USA, 1894-1991) started hiccoughing in 1922 while attempting to weigh a hog before slaughtering it.
He could not find a cure, but led a normal life in which he had two wives and fathered eight children. He continued until morning in February 1990.
Record – Largest donation of breastmilk by an individual
Record – Highest annual earnings for an athlete ever
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