12 Amazing Accomplishments And Works Of Art Done in Record Time

Ah, the wonders of the modern world... and, for that matter, of the pre-modern one. From the Oregon Trail computer game to the Colosseum, from George Frideric Handel to Freddie Mercury, there are countless examples of people achieving amazing feats in a remarkably short amount of time, in everything from video games to songs to literal skyscrapers. Today, we're going to cover some of those countless examples - 12 of them, to be exact.

This list is kind of a testament to the power of creativity and inspiration, and also the power of the universe to totally surprise you when it comes to making estimates of any kind for a remotely elaborate project. Plus it's pretty much a reminder that absolutely extraordinary, earth-shattering things can be accomplished in a flash. So sit back, relax, and take a look at these twelve amazing stories of lightning-fast success in pretty much every field under the sun.