BUSINESS >Turkeyâs Top 500 companies announced. Turkish oil refiner TÃ¼praÅ, which posted over 40 billion liras in sales. Turkish oil refiner TÃ¼praÅ, the majority stake in which is owned by Turkish conglomerate KoÃ§ Holding, has again topped the list of the Top 500 Turkish companies for 2012, the Istanbul Chamber of Industry (Ä°SO) announced today.
When submerged underwater, hippos can hold their breath for 5 minutes or even longer if needed. Hippos have nostrils located on the top of their heads, which allows them to breathe even if the rest of their body is under water.
Many freedivers can hold their breath 8-10 min. Though most people can only hold their breath for around 1 min. On the set of The Oprah Winfrey Show on April 30, 2008, David Blaine broke the world record by holding his breath for 17 minutes and 4 seconds.hough most people can only hold their breath for around 1 min. On the set of The Oprah Winfrey Show on April 30, 2008, David Blaine broke the world record by holding his breath for 17 minutes and 4 seconds.