The Other Book of World Records

The Other Book of World Records

" Today you're getting into ‘The Other Book of World Records, '" Ruby told her brother. “ What's that?" Shorty asked. Ruby held up a pad of paper. “ It's the record book I'm working on. The other book, " she said. " But I don't have my pogo stick, " Shorty said.

" You don't need it, " Ruby said. " Stand on one leg and recite the ABCs. " Shorty stood on one leg and began the alphabet: “ A-B-C-D-E-" The kids on the basketball court stopped their game to stare at Shorty. A kid named Ben came over.

“ ABCs, huh?" he said. " What are you in-kindergarten?" " He's setting a record, and he needs to concentrate, " Ruby said. Ben turned to look at Ruby. “ What's your job?" Ben asked. " I'm the officiator, " Ruby said. “ The witness, to prove he really did it. " " Did what?" Ben asked. " Anyone could do what he's doing. "

" Oh, yeah?" Ruby said. " Well, my brother is going to do it while chewing bubble gum. " Ruby pulled out a piece of gum and tossed it to her brother. Shorty popped the gum in his mouth and continued reciting the alphabet: “ F-G-H_I_J_K_L-M-N -O-P-"

" Aw, that's nothing, " Ben said. " You oughta blow bubbles instead. And if you want to set a real record, let me get my pogo stick. " Ben dashed into the nearest apartment building. Shorty winked at Ruby-Ben didn't know that Shorty was a pogo stick master. Ben came back with his pogo stick. “ Try jumping on one leg, " he said.