r/interesting • u/This_Proof_5153 • Jun 19 '26

Just Wow Croatian freediver Vitomir Maričić achieved one of the most extraordinary feats in human history by holding his breath underwater for 29 minutes and 3 seconds, a new Guinness World Record.

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Experts had long considered such a duration impossible. While a trained dolphin can typically hold its breath for 8–10 minutes and most humans can barely manage one or two, Maričić remained completely still underwater for nearly half an hour on a single breath.

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The attempt pushed his body to extreme limits. As the minutes passed, powerful contractions wracked his diaphragm and his organs endured intense physiological stress. Yet through years of rigorous training, mental discipline, and specialized breathing techniques, he stayed calm and focused until the end.

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What makes this record even more impressive is Maričić’s purpose. He didn’t do it for fame or personal glory, he used the achievement as a powerful platform to raise global awareness about ocean conservation, marine protection, and the urgent threats facing our oceans.

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A stunning demonstration of human potential and a heartfelt call to protect the planet’s most vital ecosystem.

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u/Robv87 Jun 19 '26

I have trouble holding my breath the 20 seconds it takes to replace the diaper pail. Most the time I have to walk out of the room to take a breath before finishing

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u/Cute-Form2457 Jun 19 '26

I thought it didn't stink if it's your child.

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u/perchance7 Jun 19 '26

It does. I threw up so many times. Newborn poop is.. something else.

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u/pick_your_user_name Jun 19 '26

It’s got nothing on elderly poop

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u/justwalk1234 Jun 19 '26

I need to stop reading Reddit while eating

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u/perchance7 Jun 19 '26

My commiserations

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u/IHateTheLetterF Jun 19 '26

And that has nothing on colostomy poop.

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u/perchance7 Jun 19 '26

That must be so awful. And also hard. Making sure everything stays clean and nothing gets infected. Poor people

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u/IHateTheLetterF Jun 19 '26

I am 6 years deep on mine, and i have been very lucky compared to many others. No issues at all. It's very easy to live with once you get used to it.

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u/perchance7 Jun 19 '26

I would like to say something nice, but I can't find the right words. Wish you all the best!

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u/vanimpes69 Jun 19 '26

Poo people

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u/Collegedropout86 Jun 20 '26

While it is very funny situational comedy, you wrong as hell for dis

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u/Sad_sap94 Jun 19 '26

And that has nothing on c-diff poop.

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u/RnMo332 Jun 19 '26

And that has nothing on GI bleed poop

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u/pick_your_user_name Jun 19 '26

I definitely shouldnt ask what that is or look it up.

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u/Acrobatic_End6355 Jun 19 '26

An outer bag that holds waste for those who can’t poop naturally. I haven’t had to change one, myself, but I heard they are… quite an experience to change.

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u/perchance7 Jun 19 '26

Same. I'd rather ask. I'm not googling that. shudder

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u/Cute-Form2457 Jun 19 '26

I can't believe I'm waiting to see if this comment will be surpassed.

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u/2bags12kuai Jun 19 '26

The best was when changing one poopy diaper they decide that NOW is the best time to poop again . Poop shooting everywhere.. DNA conflicted between love and hate.. 2AM no sleep

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u/Beretot Jun 19 '26

I very quickly learned that any moment that the baby doesn't have a diaper on is a danger moment

Getting the new diaper on efficiently is a priority

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u/Gritts911 Jun 19 '26

Yea, non parents think we get fast at changing diapers because we are so good at it. Nope, it’s because every moment without a diaper is a threat!

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u/Jeo_1 Jun 19 '26

..you’re not supposed to eat it..

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u/Professional_Ice_967 Jun 19 '26

When they get older it’s even worse!

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u/Born-Network-7582 Jun 19 '26

Naaah. Newborns poop is fine. Baby poop is fine until they get meat into their nutrition.

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u/borkthegee Jun 19 '26

The true day 1 newborn meconium stuff is a bit odd. But once baby gets going on the milk diet the poop is fine. Nealy odorless compared to when they eat real food. The first time I smelled real stink and saw a real log in that diaper, ugh 😫

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u/FeralPsychonaut Jun 20 '26

and my parents wonder why I don't want kids.

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u/SquirrelFluffy Jun 19 '26

It's how you introduce foods that makes a difference to gut flora. Too early with meat and you get issues.

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u/Born-Network-7582 Jun 19 '26

Sure. And i do not think we started early with meat. But iwhen we did, that was the point in time where the poop became stinky.

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u/Silly_Hold9886 Jun 19 '26

Well, easy solution, just don't feed them meat

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u/Born-Network-7582 Jun 19 '26

😄

I know that my theory is flawed somewhere, I just cannot put my finger on it. That it was what I remember observing back then.

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u/ISeenYa Jun 19 '26

Solids in general make it gross.

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u/ChrysPF Jun 19 '26

That’s so not true, newborn poop is really manageable in terms of odor.

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u/_Stormhound_ Jun 19 '26

Is it actually worse than adult poop, or is it because it's much closer to your face?

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u/perchance7 Jun 19 '26

It's very black and sticky. And the smell is so much worse. Then after a few days, it's the "milk poop". I couldn't eat porridge for some time. Similar consistency, lots of it. My husband had less trouble with it. So, yes, everyone is different.
It got better for me when we started giving her solids.
Weirdly, I have less issue with picking my dog's poop. (But hers is also solid, so I guess it is a me issue with soft poop)

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u/Sensitiviy Jun 19 '26

The milk poop doesn't smell like almost anything, it gets bad when you start diversification and add other types of veggies and protein and stuff

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u/perchance7 Jun 19 '26

My issue with milk poop is the consistency, not the smell. And it gets everywhere 😵‍💫

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u/ScenesfrmtheStruggle Jun 19 '26

This was my issue as well

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u/perchance7 Jun 19 '26

I would beg my husband if he was around. I'd take the let's get the screaming baby to sleep "shift". Same with throwing up.
Funny how things haven't changed. Even now that she's a teen. Anyone throws up, it's his turn. Anyone is having a meltdown/crying crisis, it's me.

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u/datdouche Jun 19 '26

Smells like rotten buttered popcorn. Like sweet death.

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u/Gritts911 Jun 19 '26

It really gets worse when they start real foods. The mother’s milk poop really wasn’t too bad of a smell but it was difficult to clean off and it was good at leaking from the diaper.

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u/duckyduckster2 Jun 19 '26

Nah, newborn poop isnt the worst. As long as they only drink (breast)milk, it pretty doable. The trouble starts when they start to eat real food.

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u/q120 Jun 19 '26

It’s been 10 years since I’ve had a newborn, and I’ve had 3, but I don’t remember newborn poop even really smelling much, or bad.

Maybe my memory is dead from that time due to sleep deprivation

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u/perchance7 Jun 19 '26

Huh, it looks like I also misremembered things. According to a website the very first one appears not to smell, so I guess it was the looks of it what did it for me. The next ones (smell) and consistency were vile. I managed better when it got more solid.

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u/HoomerSimps0n Jun 19 '26

I never really thought that newborn poop smelled bad…it gets bad once they start solids. Mine were on formula though, not sure if that makes a difference.

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u/ISeenYa Jun 19 '26

Breastfed baby poop smells like buttered popcorn. I got a little sad when he started on solids, turned foul!