12 Incredible Limits Humans Can Reach (But You Probably Can’t)

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​A skill that leaves us breathless.

If you were ever a child and had access to a watch, you knew how long you could hold your breath. You probably couldn’t come anywhere near 20 minutes, though. That’s a mark several people have eclipsed, using different methods and in different competitions.

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