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Guinness world records, known from its inception in 1955 until 2000 as the guinness book of records and in previous united states editions as the guinness book of world records, is a reference book published annually, listing world records both of human achievements and the extremes of the natural world. On that note, here are 7 world records held by bruce lee, the martial arts guinness. The burpee world record thats stirring up controversy. Bruce lee could punch 9 times in one second while his oneinch punch could force a 75kg opponent 56 meters away.
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