It takes hard work, dedication and patience to be the best, but sometimes breaking a world record can also be extremely impractical. 
 
 From growing the world's’ longest fingernails to the longest eyelashes, becoming a Guinness World Record holder is a 24/7 job. ||||| The brand new Guinness World Records 2018 Edition is out now, unveiling extraordinary feats from record holders across the globe. 
 
 The 63rd edition of the best-selling annual is filled with jaw-dropping photos and inspiring stories of record-breaking triumphs. 
 
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 Here’s a sneak peak at this year’s stars: 
 
 Longest fingernails on a pair of hands (female) 
 
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 Avid nail artist, Ayanna Williams, 60, claims the iconic title for the Longest fingernails on a pair of hands (female). The Houston, Texas native was inspired to grow her fingernails nearly 23 years ago, which now reach an incredible total measurement of 576.4 cm (18 ft. 10.9 in). To take care of her nails, Ayanna stays away from washing the dishes and uses anti-bacterial soap and a nail brush to clean them daily, followed by regular applications of nail hardener and a thin layer of acrylic (which can take up to one week to paint). She doesn’t have too much difficulty doing everyday tasks, except for pulling up her trousers! 
 
 Oldest bodybuilder 
 
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 Jim Arrington has lifted his way into the record books with the Oldest bodybuilder title for his impressive career as a professional body builder at 85 years 6 days. Though he was nicknamed “skinnybones” at a young age, Jim, a father, grandfather and great grandfather from Venice, California, has been bodybuilding for the last 70 years! His tremendous dedication to the craft has brought him to compete in 62 competitions, of which he’s won 16, with no plans to put the weights down just yet. 
 
 Longest eyelash 
 
 You Jianxia of Changzhou, Jiangsu, China, holds the title for the Longest eyelash! Grown on her upper left eyelid, the eyelash measures an impressive 12.40 cm (4.88 in) long. You first noticed her eyelash growing during an eighteen month nature retreat she embarked on in 2013, and she puts the growth down to the life she leads at one with nature. 
 
 Longest tail on a domestic cat (living) 
 
 Silver Maine Coon cat, Cygnus of Ferndale, Michigan, is the swinging his tail into the record books. He currently is the record holder for the Longest tail on a domestic cat (living) at 44.66 cm (17.58 inches). Cygnus is a member of a record-breaking household as his brother, Arcturus Aldebaran, also holds the title for Tallest domestic cat (living), at 48.4 cm (19.05 inches). 
 
 Tallest high top fade 
 
 Benny Harlem, of Los Angeles, California, is reaching new heights with his hair. His current hair style, a 52.0 cm (20.5 in) tall high top fade, has helped him earn the title of Tallest high top fade! The 26 year-old says that styling his hair into shape can take upwards of two hours! 
 
 Largest collection of teddy bears 
 
 Jackie Miley, of Rapid City, South Dakota had just one bear back in 2000. The first bear, named “Grandma Jackie” is now joined by a verified total of 8,025 other cuddly and comforting teddy bears in a house called Teddy Bear Town, bringing 68-year old Jackie the title of Largest collection of teddy bears. The bears come from all U.S. states and 29 countries. Though she doesn’t have any favourites, her most sentimental is a bear from her elementary school that includes the only school picture (at age 7) that she currently owns. 
 
 Largest Cozy Coupe 
 
 John and Geof Bitmead of Ambrosden, UK, own the Largest Cozy Coupe. The Bitmeads, of Attitude Autos, developed the coupe after chatting with an associate of the automotive shop about the small coupe he built for his own son. They put pedal to the metal with their roadworthy Cozy Coupe (dubbed the “Toytown Coupe”) which tops at a 2.7 m (8 ft 10.2 in) long! 
 
 First prosthetic tattoo gun arm 
 
 The First prosthetic tattoo gun arm was completed in 2016. The gun arm is worn by artist, JC Sheitan Tenet and created by artist and engineer, JL Gonzal (both France) has been inked into the record books. The Lyon, France based tattoo artist lost his arm below the elbow nearly 23 years ago and he challenged himself to use his ghost hand for his work with the prosthetic. Tenet uses it for his blurring and shading work and customers are always amazed by the unique experience. 
 
 To learn more about these record-breaking real-life superheroes and view exclusive digital content, pick up a copy of Guinness World Records 2018 today. Here’s where to find it in your country. 
 
 Also featured in the 2018 collection is the Guinness World Records 2018 Gamer’s Edition, the ultimate guide to gaming which looks at the world’s favourite pastime through the lens of record-breaking feats and achievements. The new title, Guinness World Records: Amazing Animals, explores astonishing animal stories and fascinating facts from the wild, in one place for the first time. ||||| Ekaterina Lisina, from Russia, said she had to get measured so many times for the 63rd edition of the Guinness World Records — we look at some of the wacky entries 
 
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 SHE is the model who is always the height of fashion. 
 
 Now leggy beauty Ekaterina Lisina, 29, has scooped two Guinness World Records thanks to her impressive stature. 
 
 PA:Press Association Ekaterina Lisina is the world's tallest professional model 
 
 Oliver Dixon - olliedixon.com Her left leg is 52.2 inches and her right leg is 52 inches in length 
 
 At 6ft 8.77in, she is the world’s tallest professional model. 
 
 And with her 52.2in left leg and 52in right, she is also the woman with the longest pins. 
 
 Ekaterina, of Penza, Russia, said: “I’m so excited, I’ve been trying to claim the records for months. I had to get measured so many times.” 
 
 The model has a 6ft 6in brother, 6ft 5in dad and 6ft 1in mum and has always stood out. 
 
 She said: “All my life I have had people looking at me in the street. 
 
 “In Russia they don’t ask for pictures or anything, they just stay silent and stare. 
 
 Meet the 6ft 9in Russian woman who is the world's tallest model 
 
 PA:Press Association You Jianxia from China has a 4.88-inch eyelash making it the longest one in the world 
 
 PA:Press Association Benny Harlem from Los Angeles has the the tallest high top fade hair and it is 20.5 inches long 
 
 “It can be funny when you are sitting and someone comes up to you and doesn’t expect you to be so tall, then I stand up and I can see the reaction on their faces. 
 
 “When I was growing up I had to wear men’s shoes to fit my size 14 feet. 
 
 "It was horrible, I would find the most feminine-looking shoes I could. I never wore heels.” 
 
 PA:Press Association Andre Ortolf from Germany drank 416 grams of mustard in 30 seconds 
 
 PA:Press Association Cygnus is a two-year-old domestic cat from Michigan and has a 17.58-inch tail 
 
 PA:Press Association Ayanna Williams from Texas has the longest woman's fingernails that are 18 feet and 10.9 inches in total length 
 
 PA:Press Association Bini the Bunny holds the Guinness World Records for the most slam dunks by a rabbit 
 
 PA:Press Association Neo holds the world record for the Fastest 10 Hoop Slalom By A Dog 
 
 PA:Press Association Arcturus Aldebaran Power is a two-year-old domestic cat from Michigan and stands at 19.05 inches 
 
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 PA:Press Association Freddy is the tallest dog for the 2018 Guinness World Records book 
 
 PA:Press Association Tattoo artist JC Sheitan has the First Prosthetic Tattoo Arm 
 
 PA:Press Association Hunter Ewen has the record for Most Balloons Blown Up In An Hour 
 
 PA:Press Association Andre Ortolf has the record for the Most jelly eaten blindfolded in 1 minute 
 
 PA:Press Association Jim Arrington has the record being the Oldest Bodybuilder at 84 
 
 PA:Press Association Wendy Suen has the Largest Collection of Snow Globes record in the 2018 Guinness World Records 
 
 PA:Press Association Largest Tape Ball at the Portland Promise Center 
 
 PA:Press Association Tom Koltun with Desiree Lintz from the Guinness World Records in the Largest Pram 
 
 PA:Press Association Andre Ortolf has the record for Most tennis balls bounced and caught blindfolded in 1 minute 
 
 Ekaterina has made giant strides all her life. She won a bronze medal at the 2008 Beijing Olympics as part of the Russian basketball team. She now models for brands who cater for tall women and has more than 12,000 followers on Instagram. 
 
 She lives with her six-year-old son, who already towers above other children his age, in a house where she has had to have all the door frames enlarged to 7ft. 
 
 And she drives a 2009 Nissan Murano — the only car with enough legroom. 
 
 The 63rd edition of the Guinness World Records is out now.
– Ekaterina Lisina's legs are as long as some people are tall. They've also propelled the model to newfound fame. Lisina has nabbed not one but two new Guinness World Records as the world's tallest professional model (at 6 feet, 8.77 inches) and woman with the longest legs. They measure 52 inches long, though her left leg is technically 0.2 inches longer than her right. "I'm so excited, I've been trying to claim the records for months. I had to get measured so many times," she tells the Sun. Other wild new records that make it into the 2018 edition of the book: Longest eyelash: You Jianxia of China, whose eyelashes cascade down her cheeks, has one on her left eyelid that measures 4.88 inches long. She believes the growth is a result of her living at one with nature. Most layers in ball of paint: Michael Carmichael of Alexandria, Ind., has spent the last 40 years applying two coats of paint per day to a baseball, reports the Telegraph. With 17,994 coats applied, the sphere is now bigger than he is. Rabbit that can slam dunk the most baskets in a minute: According to a Facebook post, this very specific record was nabbed by Bini the Bunny, who hails from Long Beach, Calif. His Twitter account reveals Bini also paints and cleans up his own poop. Tallest hair top fade: Looking good, Benny Harlem. The Los Angeles man stands out in a crowd with a top fade standing 20.5 inches tall. Styling it can take more than two hours. Longest female fingernails: It's one way to get out of doing the dishes. Ayanna Williams of Houston has racked up a total nail length of 18 feet, 10.9 inches. First prosthetic tattoo gun arm: Tattoo artist JC Sheitan Tenet amazed customers with his work using his "tattoo gun arm," engineered by JL Gonengzal. Both men hail from France. See more amazing records here.