Think you’re a fast typer? Watch the “fastest typist in the world” show off his skills in this demo from the ‘80s. | KCRA 3

What's your typing speed/wpm (Words Per Minute) score? Take a test to find out! livechat.com/typing-speed-test. In 1918, Margaret Owens set the world typing speed record of 170 wpm on an Underwood typewriter. It is believed that 216 has been the highest ever recorded. Come see a period typewriter and other important objects in our celebratory 100 Years of Collecting centennial exhibition in Exhibit Hall: http://ow.ly/mYcM30roRV7. | National WWI Museum and Memorial