Some tall (and small) tails make record book

Guinness World Records has launched the latest edition of its best-selling book documenting global achievement, including new entries for the shortest bull, the oldest gymnast, and the lowest ever car.

The 57th version of best-selling reference book also features new verified entries for the world’s heaviest sportswoman and the most conquests of Mt Everest, as well as the tallest ever dog.

Being published in 22 languages in more than 100 countries, the 2013 Guinness World Records is expected to sell about 2.7m copies and documents numerous new extremes relating to the human body.