Mar 24, 2016 these are 25 strangest guinness world records. However, its doubtful that usain could maintain his cheetahlike speed in high heels, as a moonwalker, or on all fours. We would say the most interesting world records but some say weird. Aug 27, 2015 guinness world records celebrates its 60th anniversary and its new book comes out september 10. Here are just some of the more bizarre things that feature. It was certified by guinness book of world record officials today. With this year marking the 63rd edition of the guinness book of records, its time to look back at some of the stranger achievements that have made readers tilt their heads in awe over the years. So, after more than half a century in business, these guys surely know weird. The following is a small sample of thirty odd or unusual world records. Guinness world records books guinness world records. From the longest eyelashes to the tallest cat, see the guinness world record breakers of 2018.
As of the 2017 edition, it is now in its 62nd year of publication, published in 100 countries and 23. Jan 22, 2014 weirdest guinness world record 100m races jamaican sprinter and olympic champion, usain bolt holds the world record for fastest 100m of 9. Guinness world records finally measured him earlier this year and declared stoeberls titanic tongue measured 3. When the day came to break the record in december 2016, seven clapped 1,080 times in one minute and beat the old record by 60 claps. Andrew gray took the title of largest collection of stuffed crocodiles with 6,739 of the. Though some worldrecord holders are physical anomalies like the worlds tallest person, or the shortest the guinness book of world records is filled with some incredibly strange attempts. From fattest twin wrestlers to the richest cat 10 of the. However, its doubtful that usain could maintain his cheetahlike speed. From the largest ukulele to the longest dog tail, see the wacky and wonderful record breaking stars of guinness world records, 2017. Guinness world records weirdest records of 2015 huffpost. And the 2016 edition complete with an updated round of titles will be available on september 10.
But to guinness, a record is a record irrespective of the act. The city of keene, new hampshire, originally broke the world record for most lit jackolanterns displayed at once in 1992 with 1,628, and then again in 2003 with 28,952. The best and weirdest records broken by the military. Thats right the guinness world records is the bestselling ed book of all time. Weird entries from the guinness book of world records featured 10062019 in wtf there are all kinds of crazy things that people have managed to make their way into the record books for. Weird entries from the guinness book of world records wtf. The state is full of crazy and innovative people with time enough on their hands to do extraordinary things. The 12 weirdest guinness world records ever who doesnt love cool guinness world records. Paul michael hughes, courtesy of guinness world records.
Most apples held in own mouth and cut by chainsaw in one minute this illustrious honor we want to know how many people were brave enough to actually compete for it is held by londonbased performance artist johnny strange. Fastest time to crush three watermelons with the thighs. Today show host al roker made quite a splash with his 34hourlong weather. The day marked the 10th annual guinness world records day and the 60th anniversary of the guinness world records book. People will do some pretty crazy things to get in the record books. Im speaking, of course, about guinness world records, the annual guide to the odd events, impressive collections, and obsessive behaviors that reach truly singular status. The most djs to consecutively mix one record each is 119 and was achieved by world top djs during the my music x village music festival at the dubai international marine club in dubai on march 28. What are some of the craziest guinness world records.
Japans chitetsu watanabe confirmed as the worlds oldest man living at 112 years old. The most bizarre world records ever set business insider. The book itself holds a world record, as the bestselling ed book series of all time. Maybe this just goes to show the lengths people will go to get their name in this book. Here are 25 of the weirdest guinness world records ever recorded. In november 2016, a team of electrical and materials engineering. But there are some that will leave you puzzled and, quite frankly, amused.
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This world famous record breaking book has sold over million copies to date. You jianxia longest eyelash guinness world records 2016 photo credit. The people behind the bestselling guinness book of world records have done it again. In 2016, he lasted an excruciating 8 hours and one minute. We work with leading global brands and businesses to break world records as part of. Marcus hot dog man daily of missouri has made it into the 2016 guinness world records book for creating the largest hotdog cart in the world, measuring 2. That first guinness book of world records was published on 27 august, 1955. Top 5 guinness world records with the wizard of odd youtube.
The german is also recognized in the guinness book of world records for drinking the most amount of mustard in 30 seconds, after chugging down a gaginducing 416 g 14. Andrew gray took the title of largest collection of. Weirdest world records in new guinness world records book. Nevertheless, these odd achievements are quite interesting to know. Here are 50 of the strangest guinness world records ever recorded. Highest ranking sheep the highest ranking sheep is lance corporal derby xxx, a member of the mercian regiment who was promoted to lance corporal, at dale barracks, chester, on september. The only thing missing from this world record was a good movie. Reuters chris the duchess walton is the current guinness.
The state of texas keeps the folks at the guinness book of world records busy. Waul entered the guinness book of world records in november 2008 after using. Japanese fashion designer kazuhiro watanabe, who holds the world record for the tallest mohawk, poses for a photographer at a media event held by the guinness world records to launch their 20 book edition in new york. Weird entries from the guinness book of world records the most disgusting world records ever 20 wacky and hilarious guinness world records 43 of the best and strangest pics of 2016 top 5. And as today is guinness world records day we thought we would celebrate by taking a look at some of the best and weirdest records broken by the military. Paul michael hughes guinness book of world records achieved by mirko han. A tower created from lego bricks is pictured completed in front of oslo city hall, april 24, 2010. In honor of the 60th anniversary, here are some of the wackiest record holders. Dec 20, 2019 14yearold boy breaks guinness world record for having the largest mouth. Dec 28, 2016 the guinness world record is known for endorsing both impressive and weird acts. To find the weirdest guinness world records out there, stacker went to the guinness world records database and manually curated a list of. It took joel three hours and minutes to put all 3,500 toothpicks in his beard.
According to the guinness world records, watanabes do stands at 3 feet 8. Since the advent of circuses and fairs, people have been fascinated by the outlandish. Guinness world records, known until 2000 as the guinness book of records, is a reference book published annually, containing a collection of world records, both human achievements and the extremes of the natural world. Whereas in the past these weirdos would have been chased out the local village, nowadays their strange antics are celebrated in a big book of world records.
Theres around 7 billion people on the planet which means theres quite a few that do some pretty weird stuff. Using the african patas monkey style, 37yearold takashi kokubu set a new guinness world record for running a fourlegged 100 meter race in tokyo. Dubais weirdest guinness world records gulf business. It is no easy task to decide which record goes into the book of guinness world records each year. From the tallest human to the most expensive car to the fastest roller coaster, guinness has been collecting epic world records for more than 60 years. Weirdest guinness world record holders guinness world. Sep 08, 2016 here are 10 of the weirdest records that have been set since the debut of the 2016 edition. May 06, 2015 record keepers at the guinness book of world records recently certified that gellers shoezeum, a shrine to nike that he says includes one of every model of air jordans ever made, holds the record. The german is also recognized in the guinness book of world records for drinking the most amount of mustard in 30 seconds, after chugging down a gaginducing 416 g. It measures 30,22 meters and beats last years record set in munich by 25 centimetres, according to norways media. Chuki hiphop be check out his channel for more beats like this. Texas weird, notable entries in the guinness book of world. Did you know that the book itself is also a world record holder.
This guy, also from china hung from his power drill stuck in the ceiling and switched it on. In 1995, canadian sean shannon recited hamlets to be or not to be soliloquy, 260 words, in 23. The book itself holds a world record, as the bestselling ed book of all time. Record keepers at the guinness book of world records recently certified that gellers shoezeum, a shrine to nike that he says includes one of every model of air jordans ever made, holds the record.
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Nov 30, 2015 im speaking, of course, about guinness world records, the annual guide to the odd events, impressive collections, and obsessive behaviors that reach truly singular status. The book of guinness world records is no stranger to bizarre feats but this years bunch are the weirdest yet. Aug 27, 2015 and the 2016 edition complete with an updated round of titles will be available on september 10. Weirdest guinness world record 100m races podiumrunner. Record keepers at the guinness book of world records recently certified that gellers shoezeum, a shrine to nike that he says includes one of every. And the 2016 edition complete with an updated round of. That first book, written by norris and ross mcwhirter, was published august 27, 1955. Here is a list of the most fun and weird world record breakers of all time. Weird and wacky guinness world records 2018 today show. Weird entries from the guinness book of world records. Guinness world records 60th anniversary weirdest records time. Bet you there is a record for the most number of loony attempts trying to break a guinness record too.
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How exactly will someone walk around with such long eyelashes dangling from your eyes but some people are weird like 49yearold you jianxia who holds the world record for the longest eyelash with her left upper lid measuring in at 12. May 30, 20 the most djs to consecutively mix one record each is 119 and was achieved by world top djs during the my music x village music festival at the dubai international marine club in dubai on march 28. With the most number of hugs in a minute and the highest dunk of a biscuit in tea by a bungee jumper, 2016 was a year of bizarre and innovative efforts making it. Last august, guinness world records celebrated its 60th anniversary. Top 50 weirdest guinness world records listafterlist. May 22, 2017 the idea for the guinness book of world records came out of an argument sir hugh beaver, managing director of the guinness brewery, had on a hunting trip in the early 1950s. Every year, the organization receives 50,000 and only 6,000 get approved. The 12 weirdest guinness world records ever heads up by.