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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.
No queuing for toilets, no paying for overpriced drinks and in theory a show can’t be sold out – will online live concerts become the new norm post-Covid-19? Using AR, 3D CG effects and live chat interaction with fans, for Gen Z music fans, this is a tough gig to beat
Once dismissed as a passing fad, the global success of Blackpink and others proves K-pop will be a culture-shaping force to be reckoned with for years to come
Once dismissed as a passing fad, the global success of Blackpink and others proves K-pop will be a culture-shaping force to be reckoned with for years to come
Eddie Hall releases a video with a new angle, which he says proves ‘Thor’ has no leg to stand on when complaining about losing the 2017 World’s Strongest Man title
Eddie Hall releases a video with a new angle, which he says proves ‘Thor’ has no leg to stand on when complaining about losing the 2017 World’s Strongest Man title
Game of Thrones actor and new world deadlift record-holder Hafthor Bjornsson sparred Irish MMA star Conor McGregor in 2015 – both said they got the better of the other.
Game of Thrones actor and new world deadlift record-holder Hafthor Bjornsson sparred Irish MMA star Conor McGregor in 2015 – both said they got the better of the other.
‘Game of Thrones’ star and rival British strongman set to settle their differences in the boxing ring after signing contracts with Core Sports
‘Game of Thrones’ star and rival British strongman set to settle their differences in the boxing ring after signing contracts with Core Sports
Moments before Gregor ‘The Mountain’ Clegane actor lifts 501kg, he sniffs ammonia smelling salts for an added boost.
Moments before Gregor ‘The Mountain’ Clegane actor lifts 501kg, he sniffs ammonia smelling salts for an added boost.
Icelandic actor and powerlifter makes it look rather easy with a mighty lift to beat the previous world record by a kilogram
Icelandic actor and powerlifter makes it look rather easy with a mighty lift to beat the previous world record by a kilogram
Contests date back as far as the War of the Roses but modern versions take on Scoville scale of heat and hot dogs at Nathan’s Famous July 4 event.
Contests date back as far as the War of the Roses but modern versions take on Scoville scale of heat and hot dogs at Nathan’s Famous July 4 event.
Indian buffalo racers claim to go faster than Usain Bolt while horses have had the run on humans in the marathon.
Indian buffalo racers claim to go faster than Usain Bolt while horses have had the run on humans in the marathon.
Chinese people hold world records in a number of categories, from mass gatherings to feats of physical strength and dexterity to amassing large collections to outlandish feats using needles or solar panels.
Chinese people hold world records in a number of categories, from mass gatherings to feats of physical strength and dexterity to amassing large collections to outlandish feats using needles or solar panels.
Khagendra Thapa Magar, who was 67cm (2 feet 2.41 inches) tall, died of pneumonia, his family said.
Khagendra Thapa Magar, who was 67cm (2 feet 2.41 inches) tall, died of pneumonia, his family said.
Serpentine confectionery stretched 6.5km over thousands of tables and weighed about 27,000kg.
Serpentine confectionery stretched 6.5km over thousands of tables and weighed about 27,000kg.
James Asquith holds the Guinness World Record as the youngest person to visit every country in the world. His house swapping app covers 185 countries and has more than 500,000 users.
James Asquith holds the Guinness World Record as the youngest person to visit every country in the world. His house swapping app covers 185 countries and has more than 500,000 users.
Laurent Simons’ father, who wanted him to graduate before his 10th birthday, blames school for delaying end date for son’s electrical engineering degree.
Laurent Simons’ father, who wanted him to graduate before his 10th birthday, blames school for delaying end date for son’s electrical engineering degree.
Cen Xiaolin smashed his own world record for rope skipping in November 2019, by managing to jump over the line 228 times in just half a minute. The 18-year-old pupil from a middle school in the southern province of Guangdong previously set a Guinness World Record in 2016 by skipping 208 times in 30 seconds.
Cen Xiaolin smashed his own world record for rope skipping in November 2019, by managing to jump over the line 228 times in just half a minute. The 18-year-old pupil from a middle school in the southern province of Guangdong previously set a Guinness World Record in 2016 by skipping 208 times in 30 seconds.
Paul Niel and Esther Röling had to use public transport and follow certain rules, but smashed the record for most Unesco World Heritage Sites visited in 24 hours, and the 12-hour record too.
Paul Niel and Esther Röling had to use public transport and follow certain rules, but smashed the record for most Unesco World Heritage Sites visited in 24 hours, and the 12-hour record too.
Lexie Alford, at 21 the youngest person to have visited every country in the world, suggests having a duplicate passport, checking your carry-on luggage allowance, and knowing the taxi fare from the airport before you travel, among other things.
Lexie Alford, at 21 the youngest person to have visited every country in the world, suggests having a duplicate passport, checking your carry-on luggage allowance, and knowing the taxi fare from the airport before you travel, among other things.
Fancy a luxurious loo? A golden lavatory with 40,815 diamonds has set a Guinness World Record.
Fancy a luxurious loo? A golden lavatory with 40,815 diamonds has set a Guinness World Record.
Master cheese ager and co-owner of Les Frères Marchand in France, Patrice Marchand, grew up eating cheese with every meal. He almost took a job in Phuket, Thailand, until his brothers made an offer he couldn’t refuse.
Master cheese ager and co-owner of Les Frères Marchand in France, Patrice Marchand, grew up eating cheese with every meal. He almost took a job in Phuket, Thailand, until his brothers made an offer he couldn’t refuse.
Ffordd Pen Llech in Harlech, Wales beats renowned Baldwin Street in Dunedin, New Zealand.
Ffordd Pen Llech in Harlech, Wales beats renowned Baldwin Street in Dunedin, New Zealand.
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