What is the thinnest waist ever? A look at Guinness records and health risks
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With a recorded measurement of just 13 inches, Ethel Granger holds the record for the thinnest waist ever documented in history. This extraordinary feat was achieved through years of tightlacing, a practice that highlights the lengths some will go to achieve extreme body modification. The question of what is the thinnest waist ever has both historical and modern answers, each carrying its own set of health implications.
