Multiple choice general knowledge

This record is another of those where you ask, "Why?". What did Alastair Galpin do on 7 November 2006 to enter the record books?

  1. Ate a three course meal in five minutes (including crockery & cutlery)

  2. Changed 47 babies nappies in 10 minutes

  3. 74 Socks on one foot

  4. Ran a marathon playing bagpipes non-stop
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

Alastair Galpin set a record by fitting 74 socks on one foot, an unusual physical feat that requires packing socks tightly and progressively. This represents the eccentric side of record-breaking where participants create novel challenges. Option A and D are implausible (eating crockery would be dangerous; bagpipes marathon is different from date given).

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