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Guinness World Records was founded in 1951 when Sir Hugh Beaver - then managing director of the Guinness Brewery - asked a simple question: what was Europe's fastest game bird? With the help of the London-based fact-finding twins Norris and Ross McWhirter, he set about creating a definitive catalogue of notable feats which culminated on August 27, 1955, in the publication of the first edition of "The Guinness Book of Records". By Christmas that year it became Britain's number one bestseller and has since produced a book each year under its new title, Guinness World Records.
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Guinness World Records was founded in 1951 when Sir Hugh Beaver - then managing director of the Guinness Brewery - asked a simple question: what was Europe's fastest game bird? With the help of the London-based fact-finding twins Norris and Ross McWhirter, he set about creating a definitive catalogue of notable feats which culminated on August 27, 1955, in the publication of the first edition of "The Guinness Book of Records". By Christmas that year it became Britain's number one bestseller and has since produced a book each year under its new title, Guinness World Records.
- Ffordd Pen Llech in the historic town of Harlech has a gradient of 37.5 per cent at its steepest point, compared with Baldwin’s Street mere 35 per cent
Boy band’s latest album has beaten an almost 25-year-old South Korean sales record to become the bestselling album in South Korean history, according to Guinness World Records.
Boy band’s latest album has beaten an almost 25-year-old South Korean sales record to become the bestselling album in South Korean history, according to Guinness World Records.
Lexie Alford says her impressive achievement was completed on May 31 when she set foot in North Korea.
Lexie Alford says her impressive achievement was completed on May 31 when she set foot in North Korea.
She is usually up by 6am and enjoys studying mathematics and playing the board game Othello.
She is usually up by 6am and enjoys studying mathematics and playing the board game Othello.
Wang Xiaolong from China set a new Guinness World Record for the ‘highest vocal note by a male’ with an ear-piercing E note in the 8th octave (5,243 hertz).
Wang Xiaolong from China set a new Guinness World Record for the ‘highest vocal note by a male’ with an ear-piercing E note in the 8th octave (5,243 hertz).
True success lies in show’s use of all electric vehicles to convey a contemporary message in the age of climate change
True success lies in show’s use of all electric vehicles to convey a contemporary message in the age of climate change
The 56-year-old is being held on a charge of public disturbance
The 56-year-old is being held on a charge of public disturbance
Nonaka enjoyed relaxing in hot springs, reading newspapers, eating cake and watching sumo on television, his family said.
Nonaka enjoyed relaxing in hot springs, reading newspapers, eating cake and watching sumo on television, his family said.
Mac The Moose, in the Saskatchewan town of Moose Jaw, was dethroned by the glitzy stainless steel Storelgen in Norway. But a campaign in under way for Mac to reclaim the title, by giving him bigger antlers or a hat.
Mac The Moose, in the Saskatchewan town of Moose Jaw, was dethroned by the glitzy stainless steel Storelgen in Norway. But a campaign in under way for Mac to reclaim the title, by giving him bigger antlers or a hat.
London-based M Restaurant Group is now selling the most expensive cognac in the world, Rome de Bellegarde 1894, by the measure or for US$315,888 for a one-litre decanter
London-based M Restaurant Group is now selling the most expensive cognac in the world, Rome de Bellegarde 1894, by the measure or for US$315,888 for a one-litre decanter
The artwork was commissioned by Incheon’s government and port authority as part of efforts to improve negative views surrounding industrial facilities
The artwork was commissioned by Incheon’s government and port authority as part of efforts to improve negative views surrounding industrial facilities
Irene O’Shea jumped to raise awareness of motor neurone disease, which killed her 67-year-old daughter. Her jump is now under review by the Guinness Book of World Records.
Irene O’Shea jumped to raise awareness of motor neurone disease, which killed her 67-year-old daughter. Her jump is now under review by the Guinness Book of World Records.
Nike produce a shoe that allegedly improves performance by 4 per cent but Kenyan runner insists the world record is not down to gear assistance
Nike produce a shoe that allegedly improves performance by 4 per cent but Kenyan runner insists the world record is not down to gear assistance
City’s ‘king of yoga’ Yogaraj C.P. balances a 50kg weight while in a headstand for 40 seconds and, at the fourth attempt, serves as human chair for his mum for 59 seconds, setting two new Guiness World Records.
City’s ‘king of yoga’ Yogaraj C.P. balances a 50kg weight while in a headstand for 40 seconds and, at the fourth attempt, serves as human chair for his mum for 59 seconds, setting two new Guiness World Records.
Her national identity card says she is 117 years and 10 months old, which would make the oldest person alive, and the third oldest of all time.
Her national identity card says she is 117 years and 10 months old, which would make the oldest person alive, and the third oldest of all time.
Meanwhile, Thai soccer boys get star treatment; Japan’s Princess Kako not so much
Meanwhile, Thai soccer boys get star treatment; Japan’s Princess Kako not so much
Shridhar Chillal, whose 66-year-old nails were the length of a London bus, has passed them on to a New York museum.
Shridhar Chillal, whose 66-year-old nails were the length of a London bus, has passed them on to a New York museum.
Smartisan has set itself apart in the smartphone industry by transforming its annual product launches into variety shows
Smartisan has set itself apart in the smartphone industry by transforming its annual product launches into variety shows
A group of 245 bungee jumpers leap off a bridge, attempting to break the Guinness record.
A group of 245 bungee jumpers leap off a bridge, attempting to break the Guinness record.
From super-long tongues to leaping cats, a host of weird and wacky landmarks have made the cut for 60th anniversary edition of the Guinness World Records book out today.
From super-long tongues to leaping cats, a host of weird and wacky landmarks have made the cut for 60th anniversary edition of the Guinness World Records book out today.