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The series became more popular as it went on, so perhaps its no surprise that the final book, harry potter and the deathly hallows, managed to become the fastestselling fiction title when it sold 8. Taylor swift set over 30 world records throughout her career. Let our team help engage your audience through unforgettable moments of sheer amazement and wonder, whilst delivering bottomline results. Harry potter tale is fastest selling book in history. The world record in the drag racing of the category top fuel in the quartermile race was, 4. On 14 august 2012, taylor swifts bubblegum pop song we are never ever getting back together broke the world record for the itune fastest selling digital single. Howard berg is considered the fastest reader in the world.
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