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Behold this old man chopping watermelons on his stomach with a katana to set a Guinness World Record

Skillz.

James Dator
James Dator has been covering a wide range of sports for SB Nation for over a decade, with a special focus on the NFL.

Maybe the olds were right. While lazy millennials are busy working three jobs to keep food in their studio apartment, the greatest generation are showing us what the path of hard work and dedication can lead to.

This is Ashrita Furman, a record-addicted man from New York who has dedicated himself to setting as many Guinness World Records as possible. According to his website, which appears to have been created on GeoCities in 1998, Furham holds over 700 records, which include:

  • Somersaulting 12 miles.
  • Pogo sticking underwater for 3 hours.
  • Playing 33 games of hopscotch in an hour.
  • Balancing a pool cue on his finger for 9 miles.
  • Catching 86 grapes in his mouth in a minute.
  • Catching 54 knives in a minute.

What a time to remain alive.

So how does Furman feel about his latest feat?

Whatever maks you happy, my dude.

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