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May 19 (UPI) -- Cancer-survivor Ramy Naouss of Lebanon relied on his inner strength yet again to break the world record for standing on a bed of nails.
Ramy Naouss stood on a bed of nails for 12 hours, 12 minutes and 8 seconds, earning himself a spot in the Guinness Book of World Records.
"Ramy's remarkable achievement serves as a powerful reminder of the fragility and preciousness of life," Guinness said in a statement. "He wants everyone to realize it takes just one moment to change everything, and we must take responsibility for our health and well-being to ensure that we make the most of every moment we are given."
Naouss is a cancer survivor, though other members of his family were not so lucky in their battle. He said that challenges like these require inner -- and mental -- strength to endure, much like his own fight against the illness.