TWIST OR BUST!

TWIST OR BUST!

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Cathy Connolly, a mother of three and mill worker from Dundee, attempted to break the world twisting record at the Theatre Royal Tildesley near Manchester. The previous record stood at 100 hours. With support from her family and a young pacemaker, Cathy twisted continuously from Tuesday afternoon to Saturday night, ultimately achieving 101 hours and surpassing the French record holder.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Where is Cathy Connolly attempting to break the world twisting record?

O2 Arena in London

Royal Albert Hall in London

Manchester Arena

Theatre Royal Tildesley near Manchester

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the duration of the existing world twisting record before Cathy's attempt?

50 hours

100 hours

75 hours

120 hours

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who twisted alongside Cathy as a pacemaker?

Her daughter

A young supporter

Her husband

A fellow mill worker

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What role did Cathy's family play during her record attempt?

They set up the stage

They organized the event

They provided a supply of records

They twisted with her

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How long did Cathy twist to break the record?

101 hours

100 hours

102 hours

99 hours