WARREN, R. I. - Despite heavy rains that stunted pumpkin growth, a Rhode Island farmer has set what could be a new record for the largest pumpkin in the world.

尽管过多的雨水阻碍了南瓜生长，但美国罗得岛州一位农民种出的南瓜很可能创下了世界最大南瓜的新纪录。

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What began as a bid to cover up a nasty skin condition has resulted into a Guiness world Record for an American who has been named the most tattooed woman in the world.

这名美国女子最开始本想用纹身遮住身上恶心的皮肤，后来却一发不可收拾，纹身越来越多甚至打破了吉尼斯纪录，成为了全世界纹身最多的女人。

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Then, what makes American films stand out among a number of film schools, what makes Hollywood's box-office record impressive, and what makes American films popular throughout the world.

那么，是什么让美国电影在众多电影学派中脱颖而出，是什么让好莱坞在票房上获得骄人的战绩，是什么让美国电影走进世界的每一个角落。

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The most revealing thing about maps of the past 1, 000 years, however, is the record of what the world's best informed people did not know.

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After winning the 100 meters final in Seoul in 1988, a reporter asked the Canadian sprinter what was more precious: a world record or the gold medal?

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More than 7, 000 fans set what Nevada officials said was a world record when they all simultaneously kissed their arms "Kaepernicking style" during a break in last week's basketball game against San Diego State.

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