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September 21, 2004

Scorpion Queen does it!

Woman Endures 32 Days With Scorpions

AP: Kuala Lumpur - A Malaysian woman has broken a world record by enduring 32 days enclosed in a glass box with 6,069 scorpions, suffering seven stings in the process.

Nur Malena Hassan, 27, will remain in the case, on display in a shopping mall, until Saturday.

Late Monday, Nur Malena surpassed the previous record held by a woman from Thailand, who spent 31 days in a glass box with 3,400 scorpions.

Malena left the room on Saturday for two minutes to cut a cake and celebrate her 27th birthday.

Otherwise, she has left the room only once a day for a 15-minute bathroom break.

Thousands of Malaysians have visited the mall to observe Nur Malena in the room, where she sleeps, eats and performs Muslim prayers, moving very carefully to not upset her dangerous roommates.

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Forget the scorpions! You know what really impresses me about this story? She only goes to the bathroom once a day! Now THAT is remarkable.

Posted by elcanche at September 21, 2004 09:26 PM
Comments

Scorpions? Piece of cake. Imagaine being in a room with that many dogs like Cappuccino???? That would deserve a medal. Seriously, I am right there with you on the bathroom thing. I am thinking she didn't have coffee. I don't think that is worth getting in the books for. chow for now........

Posted by: Vicki at September 22, 2004 01:37 PM
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