GUINNESS WORLD RECORD SLEDGEHAMMER
Chad Netherland,who is laying on a bed of nails, prepares to break a world record in New York on December 5, 2003. More than 800 pounds of concrete were destroyed on his chest. Netherland, of Duluth, MN, successfully broke the Guinness world record for "Bed of nails concrete block break." Ripley Entertainment, the sponsor of Netherland's attempt, is the rights holder for Guinness World Records Attractions worldwide. (UPI Photo/Rob Bennett/HO)
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