http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/10/today_in_dubious_achievements Breaking news from Vienna: A Pakistani man broke the world-record for "ear-lifting" in Vienna Sunday, carrying almost 62 kilograms (137 pounds) from a cord attached to his right ear. Zafar Gill's feat earned him a place in the Guinness Book of World Records, as part of a day of record-breaking attempts in the Austrian capital, organised under the slogan "Vienna - Recordbreaker." Okay, I guess lifting 137lbs. with your ear is kinda impressive—wait, what's this? Gill had to use a special headgrip to protect both his ear and temple, as he lifted the weight for seven seconds about 10 centimetres... Copyright 2008 Mon, 01 Oct 2007 14:26:46 -0800 Mon, 01 Oct 2007 15:46:51 -0800 http://www.movabletype.org/?v=3.34 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss What is with Austria and odd sporting events/tests of endurance?

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