A Pennsylvania man cast a stone that skipped on water a whopping 51 times, shattering the old world record of 40.
Russell “Rock Bottom” Byars’ feat happened July 19, where the Allegheny River meets French Creek in Franklin, about 70 miles north of Pittsburgh. He estimated his stone traveled about 250 feet.
Before declaring him a record-holder, Guinness World Records experts analyzed film of Byars’ toss, checking the concentric circles in the water by each skip.
“I actually threw 40 stones that day, but that was the first skip that I threw,” Byars said.
The old record, set in 2002, was held by Kurt Steiner, 42, of Emporium, Pa.
Man paints proposal on demolition derby car
Marriage proposals have been displayed on billboards, announced on scoreboards and even written into newspaper crossword puzzles.
Kevin Weaver’s engagement to Karen Slusser got off to a smashing start — he painted his proposal on a car and drove it in a demolition derby.
Slusser knew Weaver was entering the derby. She saw him paint the car white and light blue, then top it with a stuffed bunny to advertise her rabbit-breeding business.
But this past week, Weaver moved the car to a friend’s garage, saying he needed to keep it out of the rain. While it was hidden inside, he painted “Karen Slusser will u marry me?”
He also attached a large stuffed ring — with fabric diamond — to the bunny’s paws.
When the car appeared in the derby arena Saturday, Slusser read the message and her family cheered.
Weaver finished third, then met Slusser at the gate to the drivers’ pit and asked for her answer.
“Yes!” she said with a laugh.
And with that, Weaver handed her a real diamond ring.
Associated Press
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