Man Stays Awake for 264 Hours for World Record, But It Backfired Horribly
The Press Gets Involved
While the team grappled with warding off Randy’s sleep each night, something else was happening in the outside world. Word of the experiment had reached the media, propelling its fame to soaring heights.
And for a fleeting moment, the boys’ audacious endeavor took center stage, securing the coveted third spot among the most covered stories in the American national press. During that time, only the shocking assassination of John F. Kennedy and the long-awaited visit by The Beatles surpassed its intrigue and fascination for Americans. But as they say, not all publicity is good publicity.
Next: The world thinks very differently about this little experiment.
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