All articles tagged with #guinness world records
Saudi Arabia’s 149-mile stretch of Highway 10 is the world’s longest straight road, but a civil engineer warns its unchanging, repetitive driving can cause fatigue and highway hypnosis, making it riskier than it sounds.
Bonnie Sumner, 81, who has faced life on her own after six decades, discovers she can hang from a pull-up bar and aims to set a Guinness World Record for the longest dead hang by a woman over 80, attempting two minutes and two seconds in Colorado; the challenge tests grip, endurance and pain, illustrating a personal story of aging, perseverance and grief.
The Pitch Drop experiment at the University of Queensland, started in 1927 to illustrate pitch viscosity, is approaching its 100-year mark; drops have appeared after long waits (the first after eight years) and later intervals extended to 161 months, no one has ever seen a drop land, and the setup is expected to run for about another century with the next drop likely in the 2020s.
Hugh Jackman learned he lost Guinness World Record for the longest tenure as a live-action Marvel superhero to Wesley Snipes after Snipes’ return as Blade extended his Marvel run to 26 years. Jackman responded with a sharp, humorous quip about banning or unfriending Snipes, while joking that the winner would be whoever lives longer, as the Deadpool & Wolverine era continues.
A Hungarian man, Szabolcs Csépe, known as GrassHopper, set a Guinness World Record by playing Dance Dance Revolution for six days, covering over 3000 songs and burning more than 22,000 calories, after six months of preparation including physical training and diet. This achievement follows his previous records in marathon gaming and was inspired by a prior attempt in the same genre. Despite the grueling effort, he plans to defend his record if it is broken in the future.
Xbox set a Guinness World Record by flying a 200-foot TV screen over Miami and playing Ninja Gaiden 4 with rapper Swae Lee, creating a bizarre and high-altitude gaming spectacle to celebrate the game's release and push the boundaries of gaming experiences.
Nigerian chef Hilda Baci set a new Guinness World Record by cooking the largest pot of jollof rice, weighing 8,780 kg, after a nine-hour effort that involved teamwork and a dramatic pot collapse, with the rice distributed to spectators in Lagos.
Kokichi Akuzawa, aged 102, has become the oldest person to reach the summit of Mount Fuji, overcoming health issues and receiving support from friends and family, with his achievement recognized by Guinness World Records. His passion for mountain climbing and painting continues to bring him fulfillment.
Tom Cruise has set a Guinness World Record for the most burning parachute jumps by an individual, performing 16 fiery jumps for his latest Mission Impossible film, showcasing his dedication to authentic and daring stunts, reinforcing his status as a legendary action star.
John Tinniswood, recognized as the world's oldest man, has passed away at the age of 112 in Southport, England. Tinniswood, who held the title since April 2024, attributed his long life to "pure luck" and advised moderation in all things. He is survived by his daughter, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. The oldest man ever recorded was Jiroemon Kimura of Japan, who lived to 116.
John Tinniswood, the world's oldest man, has passed away at the age of 112 in Southport, England. Born in 1912, Tinniswood attributed his long life to luck, regular exercise, and enjoying fish and chips every Friday. He became the world's oldest man in April after the death of Juan Vicente Perez. Tinniswood, who lived through both World Wars and worked for Shell and BP, was known for his moderation in all things and was a lifelong Liverpool soccer fan. The world's oldest living woman is currently Japan's Tomiko Itooka, aged 116.
The world's tallest woman, Rumeysa Gelgi, and the world's shortest woman, Jyoti Amge, met for afternoon tea in London to celebrate Guinness World Records Day. Gelgi, who is 7 feet tall due to Weaver syndrome, and Amge, who is 2 feet tall due to achondroplasia, bonded over shared interests despite their significant height difference. Both women have been named GWR ICONS, highlighting their unique records and contributions to celebrating human diversity.
Olivier Rioux, an 18-year-old from Montreal, has committed to Florida and is set to become the tallest college basketball player ever at 7-foot-9. Rioux, who was already in the Guinness Book of World Records as the world's tallest teenager, experienced a significant growth spurt, adding three inches in seven months. Despite his height, he is considered a "developmental project" for the Florida Gators.
The New Caledonian fern Tmesipteris oblanceolata has been recognized by Guinness World Records for having the largest genome of any organism, with 160 gigabase pairs of DNA, surpassing the previous record holder, Paris japonica. This discovery challenges previous assumptions about the biological limits of genome size and raises questions about the function and evolutionary significance of such large amounts of DNA.
Ace-Liam Ankrah, a toddler from Ghana, has become the world's youngest male artist at 1 year and 152 days old. His mother, Chantelle Kukua Eghan, an artist herself, discovered his talent when he accidentally created a painting while crawling over a canvas. Ace-Liam's first exhibition saw nine out of ten pieces sold, leading to his record being confirmed by Guinness World Records. His mother hopes his story will inspire other parents to nurture their children's talents.