"Guinness Reversal: French Man's Matchstick Eiffel Tower Sets World Record"

Frenchman Richard Plaud spent years building a 23.5-foot replica of the Eiffel Tower using over 700,000 matchsticks, only to have his Guinness World Records bid rejected due to a technicality. However, after a review, Guinness reversed its decision, acknowledging that they had been too strict in their rules and declaring Plaud the record-holder. Plaud's dedication and craftsmanship have now been officially recognized, and he has received an apology from Guinness for the distress caused by the initial rejection.