The article discusses the top 10 most patient people in the world, showcasing individuals who have demonstrated extraordinary patience in various fields.
1. Cat Weaver: Spent 35 years creating a 2.7-meter replica of San Francisco using over 100,000 toothpicks.
2. Man with an arrow in his chest: Waited patiently for medical attention with an arrow sticking out of his chest.
3. British injured: Experienced long wait times for ambulances in the UK, with some cases taking over 50 hours.
4. Michelangelo: Painted the ceiling of the Sistine Chapel over four years, working in extremely uncomfortable conditions.
5. Colin Angus: Completed a self-propelled circumnavigation of the world, traveling over 43,000 kilometers in almost two years.
6. David Blaine: Spent 44 days in a transparent box suspended in the air without food, losing 27 kilograms and experiencing symptoms of starvation.
7. William Wight: Completed the longest solo voyage to sea without resupply, breaking the record.
8. Tendai Monks: Perform a marathon a day for 100 days, with some monks completing the challenge for seven years.
9. Greg Packer: Waited in line for four days to be the first person to buy an iPhone.
10. Robert Smith: Camped outside an Apple Store in London for over two months to be the first person to buy an iPhone 4S.
These individuals have demonstrated remarkable patience in their respective pursuits, inspiring others with their dedication and perseverance.
Here are the key facts extracted from the text:
1. Robert Smith, a British garbage collector and marketing prodigy, camped outside an Apple store in London for over 2 months to wait for the iPhone 4s release.
2. Robert Smith achieved corporate sponsorships from companies such as Cadbury and Skype due to his patience.
3. Greg, a professional line-maker, was the first person to purchase the first iPhone after camping out at an Apple Store for four days.
4. Greg was also the first member of the public to shake hands with George Bush Jr. when he was inaugurated.
5. Tendai monks in Japan perform a 7-year marathon where they run a marathon a day for 100-200 days a year.
6. Only 48 marathon monks have completed the challenge since 1885.
7. William Wright, an American artist and sailor, broke the record for the longest solo voyage at sea without resupply, lasting 964 days.
8. David Blaine, a magician and illusionist, lived in a transparent box suspended 9 meters in the air for 44 days without food.
9. Colin, a Scottish man, completed a self-propelled circumnavigation of the world, traveling 43,000 kilometers over almost two years.
10. Michelangelo painted the ceiling of the Sistine Chapel over four years, working in extremely uncomfortable conditions.
11. Auguste Rodin spent 37 years creating the monumental sculptural piece "The Gates of Hell".
12. Silvia Marsó, a 79-year-old woman, waited three and a half hours for an ambulance after falling and breaking her hip.
13. The average response time for an ambulance in the UK is over 120 minutes.
14. A man with an arrow in his chest waited patiently for medical attention, smiling and sitting with his son.
15. Scott Weaver, a supermarket employee, created a 2.7-meter replica of San Francisco using over 100,000 toothpicks, taking 35 years to complete.