Celebrate St Patricks Day with a Guinness World Records title
Guinness has launched a global campaign to celebrate true Irish friendliness and make St Patrick's Day 2012 officially the Friendliest Day of the Year – with the assistance of Guinness World Records.
The scramble begins as the worlds biggest egg hunt takes London by storm
Today in London, ‘The Fabergé Big Egg Hunt’ launched giving people 40 days and 40 nights in which to be part of the Guinness World Records attempt for theMost participants in an Easter egg hunttitle.
RIFT sets Guinness World Record for most in-game marriages in 24 Hours
Valentine’s Day is a time when we’re reminded of the power of love and the importance of commitment.
Help set a new world record for the largest tournament of Pong at GEEK 2012 festival
On Sunday 19th Feb, in front of Gaz Deaves, Gaming Editor of Guinness World Records 2012 Gamer’s Edition, gamers at the GEEK 2012 videogame festival in Margate, UK, will attempt to set a new record for the Largest Tournament of PONG - the oldest commercial video game.
Simpsons fans set longest marathon watching television record ahead of shows 500th episode
Animated comedy The Simpson’s celebrates the airing of its 500th episode this weekend, and to mark the milestone, two hardcore fans of the show pulled off an appropriately long-running record attempt last Sunday.
Dual records fall at World’s Largest Slot Machine Tournament in California
For thousands of people streaming into the Pechanga Resort and Casino last Saturday, the chance of winning part of the $100,000 prize in the World’s Largest Slot Machine Tournament was the number one priority.
Brazilian city of Teresina plays host to world record-breaking parade of floats
If there's one thing Brazilians know how to do, it's throw a party. And if there's one party they have mastered, it's Carnaval.
Runners smash 100km team treadmill world record in Australia
Outside it was dark and wet but inside a small gym above Bondi Beach the atmosphere was warm and energetic as 12 of Australia's greatest athletes gathered at 4am earlier this month to warm up for an attempt at the record for the fastest time to run 100km on a treadmill (team).
Garnier Canada grasps longest handshake chain world record
Garnier Canada have made a friendly entry into the history books after staff from the cosmetics firm set a new world record for the longest handshake chain.
Call of Duty: Black Ops crowned winner of greatest videogame ending in Guinness World Records 2012 Gamer's Edition poll
Guinness World Records can today reveal the Top 50 Videogame Endings of All Time as voted for by 13,519 fans of gaming.
Largest slot machine tournament record attempt all set to take place in California
Pechanga Resort & Casino in California, USA and gaming machine makers Bally Technologies are hoping to make history and enter the record books this Saturday by holding The World’s Largest Slot Machine Tournament.
Schoolchildren aiming to break sign language world record
More than 150,000 schoolchildren from the UK and overseas will today attempt to break the record for the Most People Performing Sign Language in Multiple Venues.
Oldest living twins: Scottish sisters Edith and Evelyn Ritchie confirmed as new world record holders
The world’s oldest living twins have been recognized by Guinness World Records as 102 year-old Edith Ritchie and Evelyn Middleton (née Rennie), who were born in Aberdeenshire, Scotland, on 15 November 1909.
Win a visit from the tallest man in the world to your school!
Prizes don’t come much bigger than this! To celebrate the launch of Discover Guinness World Records, we’re offering one lucky UK school the chance to be paid a visit from Sultan Kösen, the world’s tallest man.
Strongman Bob Natoli notches up yet another world record
For the sixth time in six years and third time in the last nine months, Natoli has broken another Guinness World Records fitness feat.
Video: Mahatma Gandhi lookalikes set new world record in India
An inspiring 485 underprivileged children walked in the footsteps of a political icon in Kolkata, India last week, when they successfully set a new world record for the largest gathering of people dressed as Mahatma Gandhi.
Royal Mail Group workers set charity record
UK postal service awarded Guinness World Record title for the most registered charities supported through a Payroll Giving Scheme.
Video: New worlds smallest man? Guinness World Records to travel to Nepal to verify claim
Guinness World Records would like to confirm that it is in conversation with Chandra Bahadur Dangi after he approached us with regard to the world's shortest man title.
Man vs. Machine sets world record for largest online first-person shooter battle
A new world record was set at the weekend for the most players taking part in a single online battle in a first-person shooter video game.
Frontierville fan sets Facebook record for most comments
A new record has been set for the most comments on a single Facebook item after a post about the game Frontierville became the first to receive over a million responses.
Record Holder Profile Video: Ryan Hart – Street Fighter player extraordinaire
Each month we bring you a closer look at one of our Record Holders. This week it’s the turn of professional video games player, Ryan Hart.
Video: Most pizzas made in one hour by a team record set by Dominos staff in Australia
Pizza masters came from far and wide to be at a record-breaking event in Bundaberg in the Australian state of Queensland last week.
Oscars 2012: Meryl Streep extends record tally for most nominations
Meryl Streep’s performance in the political drama The Iron Lady has earned the veteran Hollywood star another Oscars nod, it was revealed today.
New marathon hugging world record set in London
A group of cuddly Londoners clinched their way to a new record for the longest marathon hug on Friday.
Kobayashi bags new Twinkie eating record on Wendy Williams Show
Speed eating legend Takeru Kobayashi has set a new record, this time setting a new benchmark for the most Twinkies eaten in one minute.
Guinness World Records statement: Laura Dekker
Guinness World Records does not sanction, endorse or encourage attempts by people under the age of 16 for any record attempt which may be considered unsuitable for a young person.
Chinese New Year 2012: World Record round-up from China
To ring in the year of the dragon, the mightiest sign in the Chinese zodiac, here are some recent record breaking displays from China.
Largest Online quiz record set by Vodafone Turkey
There was nothing trivial about a record attempt by Vodafone Turkey last month, which saw the telecoms firm set a new benchmark for the largest online quiz.
Video: World’s largest videogame controller touches down in London
The world’s largest video game controller, 30 times the size of a standard NES joypad, was unveiled at London’s Liverpool St station earlier this week.
Guinness World Records Gamers Edition 2012: Download and share preview part five
We're giving you the chance to collect and share exclusive extracts from this year's incredible book from our special microsite.
Video: Largest single panel cartoon record set in Turkey
Turkish cartoonist Erdil Yaşaroğlu celebrated the end of 2011 in artistic style by breaking the world record for the world’s largest single panel cartoon.
Come see the World’s largest videogame controller in London
To mark the release of Guinness World Records Gamer's Edition 2012 in the UK, we’re giving the general public a unique chance to play on a record-breaking piece of kit.
Kitty McScratch sets new record for most prolific dancing game high scorer
Gamer girl dances into Guinness World Records 2012 Gamer’s Edition with more than 85 high scores.
Dr Hot Licks sees in the New Year in Hong Kong with new fastest guitar-playing record
To celebrate the dawning of 2012, the Olympian City shopping mall in Kowloon, Hong Kong, chose to host a ‘rock’-themed record attempt as part of their New Year event.
Longest crane arm record set by Chinese firm SANY
Chinese construction equipment manufacturer SANY have reached new heights after setting a new record for the longest truck-mounted jib/boom/crane arm.
Turkish diver Cem Karabay sets new scuba record
Turkish athlete Cem Karabay recently broke his own world record for the longest scuba dive (controlled environment) after staying underwater for an incredible 192 hrs, 19 mins and 19 secs.
Video: Highest cable-stayed bridge opens in Mexico
The Baluarte Bridge, the highest cable-stayed bridge in the world, was today inaugurated by Mexican President Felipe Calderon.
Star Wars: The Old Republic Recognised Guinness World Records 2012 Gamers Edition
Sci-fi MMORPG game sets Guinness World Records for Largest Entertainment Voice Over Project.
Video: Worlds most prolific Pokémon family make it into Guinness World Records 2012 Gamers Edition
The newest edition of the “Video Game Bible” —Guinness World Records 2012 Gamer’s Edition— hits stores today with the most comprehensive collection of video game records ever known including the most prolific Pokémon playing family in the world – The Arnolds.
Guinness World Records 2012 Gamers Edition: New book celebrates the best and most bonkers in videogaming
Out in shops on 3rd January in the US and Australia and the UK from January 19th, Guinness World Records 2012 Gamer’s Edition brings together the latest, greatest and most extreme achievements in the world of videogames
Largest coffee bean mosaic completed in Albania
A new record for the world’s largest coffee bean mosaic was set in Tirana, Albania earlier this month.
PokerStars takes largest online poker tournament world record
The Hilton Hotel in Prague, Czech Republic was the venue for the announcement of the latest attempt by prolific Guinness World Records breakers PokerStars.
Hundreds help break American football field goal record in New Yorks Times Square
One of America’s greatest sports traditions is “Bowl Season” – that wonderful time each year marking the end of the American college football season end. More than 30 games match some of the nation’s best and most prestigious programs in battles to end their years on high notes.
Video: Confirmed - Australian couple take Christmas lights world record
Santa won’t have any trouble finding the home of the Richards family this Christmas.
Video: UK teenager sets new snowboarding rail grind record
There were incredible scenes at the Sno!Zone Indoor Slope in Milton Keynes, UK earlier this month when 16-year-old Calum Paton set a new world record for the longest rail grind on a snowboard.
Five-year-old girl’s cancer battle inspires world record mosaic
The world record for the largest mosaic picture held by people was broken for a very special cause in Charleston, South Carolina earlier this month.
New worlds smallest woman: Ten things you need to know about Jyoti Amge
Ten essential facts about the new Guinness World Records™ record-breaker from India.
Video: Meet Jyoti Amge - the worlds smallest woman
Indian student Jyoti Amge has been today been confirmed as the world's shortest living woman by Guinness World Records. Click here to watch her story.
New worlds shortest woman: Its official – Jyoti Amge from India is new record holder
Guinness World Records, the global authority on record breaking achievements, today confirms the world’s new Shortest living woman as Jyoti Amge – measuring just 62.8 cm tall (2 ft 06 in).
Boxing legends Oscar De La Hoya Mike Tyson and Floyd Mayweather snag Guinness World Records at WBC convention
The World Boxing Council (WBC) in conjunction with Guinness World Records, recognized Oscar De La Hoya among other boxing greats at the 49th World Boxing Council Annual Convention in Las Vegas, Nevada on Monday.
Video of the Week: Tightest parallel parking record broken on Chinese TV show
In this special instalment of Video of the Week, we take a look back at some past attempts, as well as the new current record for one of our most popular and hotly contested titles.
Indian music students play their way to largest electronic keyboard ensemble record
A huge gathering of young music students last month helped to set a new record for the largest electronic keyboard ensemble during a concert in Chennai, India.
Vodafone set new Longest Christmas Cracker Pulling Chain record
There were plenty of paper hats being donned at the UK HQ for Vodafone in Newbury earlier this month following a successful attempt for the longest Christmas cracker pulling chain record.
Michelle Obama helps break jumping jacks world record: Watch her video message
It’s official - Michelle Obama now holds part of a world record.
Thirty Seconds to Mars make record books with marathon tour
Rock band Thirty Seconds to Mars entered the record books last Wednesday following a sold-out concert at New York's Hammerstein Ballroom.
Video: Noodle world record set in London’s Chinatown
The launch of animated movie sequel Kung Fu Panda 2 on DVD was marked in record breaking style in London recently with a successful attempt at the longest line of bowls of noodles title.
World’s largest sock unveiled in the U.S.
Charity organization Project Undercover Inc shows off giant cream and brown coloured sock as it aims to supply underwear, diapers and socks to the New England area’s needy children.
Guinness World Record-themed movie Snowmen now out on DVD
A movie based on a true story of one boy’s dream to set a Guinness World Record is now out to own on DVD for the first time.
Japan's Women's World Cup hero Homare Sawa scores two Guinness World Records
Football star bags titles for latest Goal Scored in a Women’s World Cup Final and most appearances in a World Cup Final tournament.
Thanksgiving run in Dallas sees new record set for largest gathering of people dressed as turkeys
Last Thursday wasn’t just Thanksgiving Day in Dallas, Texas, it was also the 44th annual Dallas YMCA Turkey Trot; a family-friendly tradition that gets over 38,000 Dallas residents out of their houses to participate in a 5k fun run.
Japan’s Ishigaki Island sets new record for longest skewer of meat
History was made on the sub-tropical Japanese island of Ishigaki on Sunday when 1,710 enthusiastic locals and visitors broke the Guinness World Record for the longest skewer of meat.
CubeStormer II - The Fastest Rubis Cube Solving Robot - Record holder profile video
Every month, we bring you a closer look at one of our record holders. For November it's the turn of the team behind CubeStormer II, the fastest Rubik's Cube solving robot.
Mongolia grapples wrestling tournament record
A new record for the largest Mongolian wrestling tournament was set recently when 6,002 competitors descended on the nation’s capital of Ulaanbaatar for the biggest contest of its kind.
Video: Guinness World Records Japan Show: Kobayashi and the most meatballs eaten in one minute
Every week on our YouTube channel we showcase the often wacky world of record breaking that features on Japanese TV shows.
Sai 'Psychuck' Manapragada plays his way to new piano world record
Fast-fingered composer Sai 'Psychuck' Manapragada made his way into the record books last Friday, after smashing the previous best for the 'most piano key hits in one minute.'
Black Friday Chaos.....check out this novel shopping list!
Black Friday – the biggest shopping day of the year — is right around the corner, and we take a look at some of the most ambitious shoppers who’ve achieved record greatness.
Guinness World Records launches new eBook edition
Nearly 4,000 records from latest Guinness World Records 2012 Edition to fit in the palm of a reader’s hand
London set for largest gathering of people dressed as Santa Claus record attempt – how you can get involved
UK TV channel ITV1 is getting into the festive spirit with an attempt in London on Sunday to set a new Guinness World Record for the largest gathering of people dressed as Santa Claus'.
When You Wish Upon a Star: How one Canadian girl’s dream came true on GWR Day
Nine-year-old Rachel Kingstone was the reason why scores of people braved the freezing cold for a world record attempt at the Shops at Don Mills shopping centre in Toronto, Canada on GWR Day last Thursday.
Guinness World Records Day 2011: The day in pictures
A selection of memorable images from a truly incredible day of worldwide record-breaking.
GWR Day: From Kim Kardashian to Kanye West – how Lucky the dog bagged the most celebrity pictures world record
Lucky, a Maltese rescued by Wendy Diamond has officially achieved the record as the ‘Animal Most Photographed with Celebrities’ with 363 photos!
Video: Official Xbox 360 Magazine set new Call Of Duty Modern Warfare 3 record for GWR Day
It's only been out for just over a week, but Matt Lees from Official Xbox 360 Magazine looked like he'd been playing Call Of Duty Modern Warfare 3 his whole life when he set a formidable new world record for GWR Day.
Video: Gizmodo UK vs Gizmodo US - The fastest time to type the alphabet on an iPad world record
The team from the recently launched Gizmodo UK took on their US counterparts in a transatlantic tech challenge for Guinness World Records Day.
Video: Records Tumble on Guinness World Records Day
Today more than 300,000 people around the world are taking part in record-breaking events for the seventh annual Guinness World Records Day, which commemorates the day in 2004 when Guinness World Records became the world’s best-selling copyright book.
Record-breaking fuzzy dice rolled out in Las Vegas
11-11-11 meant many things to different people, and Las Vegas celebrated the date as one of the luckiest occasions in their history.
Most aluminum can tabs recycled in one year record broken in Puerto Rico
When it comes to promoting heart health, recycling doesn’t immediately come to mind.
Comic book fans around the world write their way to new world record
A new world records for the most contributors to a comic book has been set in Buenos Aires, Argentina.
Largest architectural star record set in Turkmenistan
Last month saw Ashgabat in Turkmenistan set a new world record for the largest architectural star.
New strongman record for Bob Natoli
Another record attempt, another successful achievement for Bob Natoli (USA).
Guinness World Records launches Google Chrome Web-App
Guinness World Records has launched a bespoke record-breaking video channel on Google’s Chrome Web Store.
World's biggest bra unveiled for breast cancer awareness campaign
The ITV building on London’s Southbank regularly plays host to eye-catching events, but few will surely have matched the recent scene which saw a giant pink bra unveiled on the side of the UK TV station’s home.
Burger King unveil worlds largest aluminium sculpture in New York
After more than 30 years, the iconic Burger King® crown today received a majestic makeover in New York City and set a new world record in the process.
GWR Day 2011: The wacky and wonderful all set to come together for 24 hours of worldwide record breaking
Three hundred leprechauns, an 8ft tea bag and a high-speed toilet – It can only be Guinness World Records Day!
Reddit aims for Guinness World Records title for world’s largest Secret Santa
Social news website Reddit has kicked off an attempt to set a new Guinness World Record by hosting the biggest ever online game of Secret Santa.
Absolute radio presenter aiming to smash London Tube record
A London radio presenter is aiming to become a record-breaker and tear-up the current Guinness World Record for travelling to every London Underground station in the shortest time possible.
GWR Day 2011: Calling all Canadians! Have you found the world’s largest Maple Leaf?
Canada is celebrating this year’s Guinness World Records Day (17th November) in a big way by challenging record holders to register this season’s record breaking Maple Leaves for a chance to make history!
Dance Marathon record set at MTV O Music Awards
On a night that saw the likes of Adam Lambert, Nirvana and Bjork honoured, Monday's MTV O Music Awards also saw a new Guinness World Record title being handed out.
World's longest fruit snack record set in Canada
Several hundred Canadian children tasted a 100% edible Guinness World Record in the form of the world's longest fruit snack last month.
Trick or feat? Five of the best Halloween world records
Whether it's one of the scariest gatherings of zombies in history or the lightning speed with which Stephen Clarke can carve a pumpkin - Guinness World Records has been there for the most spook-tacular record attempts.
Record holder profile video: Jack Hill - The World's Youngest Club DJ
At the age of seven, DJ Jack Hill became the world's youngest club DJ in 2007. Now 11, we caught up with him to see what he's been up to since setting the record.
Guinness World Records 2012 edition: Spooky new Augmented Reality Halloween content added - try it here
The incredible world of record breaking comes to life like never before with the 2012 Edition of the Guinness World Records book.
GWR Day 2011: Records on the run in London – grab an adjudication!
In just over three weeks time we’ll be once again celebrating Guinness World Records Day, a global event highlighting all things superlative.
Win a visit from the tallest man in the world to your school!
Prizes don’t come much bigger than this! To celebrate the launch of Discover Guinness World Records, we’re offering one lucky UK school the chance to be paid a visit from Sultan Kösen, the world’s tallest man.
Video: German woman sets new record for largest collection of clowns in time for Halloween
For many people the idea of going to sleep in a room full of clowns would be the stuff of nightmares, but not 61 year-old Ortrud Kastaun from Germany.
Largest cardboard box pyramid built in Kuwait
A new world record for the largest cardboard box pyramid has been set in Kuwait city.
Largest cereal breakfast record broken in the UK
On a warm bright morning at the home of supermarket chain Tesco earlier this month, the rattle of trolley wheels over paving slabs were accompanied by the cheer and excitement of hundreds of children in anticipation of a world record attempt.
Statement from Guinness World Records: Fauja Singh
Following last week’s Toronto Waterfront Marathon in Canada, there have been reports stating that Fauja Singh from London, UK, had set a new record for the Oldest Person to Complete a Marathon.
New world records set at Toronto Marathon
Last Sunday saw Guinness World Records partner with the Scotiabank Toronto Waterfront Marathon (STWM) to give runners the opportunity to set official Guinness World Records in the both the 42.2K marathon and the half marathon (21.09 kilometers).
Longest carpet of flowers laid in China
A new Guinness World Records™ record for the longest carpet of flowers was set in in Kaifeng City, Henan Province, China on Tuesday.
Brazilian football team Coritiba celebrate 102nd birthday with world record for most wins
Brazilian soccer side, Coritiba Foot Ball Club really is 'o mais vitorioso do mundo' (the most victorious team in the world) after Guinness World Records officially recognized the record for the most consecutive victories in all competitions at the team's 102nd anniversary dinner earlier this month.
Illusionist Lucas Wilson breaks straitjacket record three times in one day
Earlier this month, Lucas Wilson of Port Dover, Ontario, Canada achieved a new Guinness World Record for the fastest escape from a straitjacket and chains while suspended upside down.
Video: Largest violin ensemble record set by children in Taiwan
Last month saw a group of 4,645 young musicians in Taiwan break the world record for the most number of violins played simultaneously.
30 Seconds To Mars set to rock their way to world record with tour
Rock band Thirty Seconds To Mars are on course to enter the Guinness World Records family this December when they perform their 300th show in support of their album 'This Is War'.
X Factor star Alexandra Burke helps set new organ donor record
UK X Factor winner Alexandra Burke was on hand to back a worthy cause and help set a new world record in London's Covent Garden on Sunday.
Shell sets world record for fuel efficiency lesson
Thousands of motorists across Europe and Asia helped Shell set a new world record for the “largest fuel efficiency lesson” at the weekend.
Video: Michelle Obama jumps for world record at The White House
Michelle Obama lead the leaping at the White House earlier this week for a worldwide challenge to break the record for the number of people doing jumping jacks.
Largest straw bale maze record set in Idaho
Incredible 'Mega Maze' features straw bale pyramid with interior pathways and a 3D maze section with paths built on several levels.
Video of the Week: Most Passes Through a Toilet Seat (One Minute)
Each week here on Guinnessworldrecords.com we hunt through our archive to bring you an incredible record breaking video clip.
Canadian firm break Superman world record
Energy company Nexen Inc. smash record for largest gathering of people dressed as Superman in Calgary.
Turkey walks its way to new longest catwalk record
Having picked up the record for the largest jigsaw puzzle, last month also saw Turkey sashay its way to the title for the world’s longest catwalk.
Novice Mega Jumps into record books after winning mobile gaming competition
Twenty-one year old Swiss accountant's massive score earns him a Guinness World Records title.
Confirmed: Brahim Takioullah sets world record for largest feet
Guinness World Records can today confirm that Brahim Takioullah from Morocco now holds claim to having the world’s largest feet.
Film fans celebrate 25th anniversary of Ferris Bueller release with world record
New world record set for most people singing in a round during screening of classic Eighties movie in Chicago.
Video: Jokers Masquerade smash skeleton world record at Swansea University
Make no bones about it - a new record has been set for the largest ever gathering of people dressed as skeletons.
Aluminum Association Crushes Can Chain Record
Measuring 8.65 km (5.37 miles) and consisting of 66,343 drink cans the Longest Chain of Cans was created by the Aluminum Association of America earlier this month in Wisconsin (USA).
Vietnam puts together the world’s largest jigsaw puzzle
Students at the University of Economics of Ho Chi Minh City in Vietnam have made a piece of puzzling history by setting a new record for the world’s Largest jigsaw (most pieces).
Video: University of California reclaims dodgeball world record
Why dodge a chance to enter history while having a ball at doing it?
Turkey claims world’s largest shirt mosaic title
Last month saw a new record for the world’s largest shirt mosaic set in Istanbul, Turkey.
Video: Mario and Angry Birds unite to break record for most people in video game character costumes
Mario and Luigi sprinted by Wario; Inky and Pink chased Pac-Man; Sub-Zero faced off against a Ken and Ryu duo. What may sound like a video gamer’s dream ‘mash-up,’ was actually an offline Guinness World Records™ attempt!
GWR Video of the Week: Farthest distance limbo skating under cars
Each Wednesday we bring you one of the most interesting and exciting record-breaking videos from our archives.
Most people keeping a football in the air record broken in China
Linzi District in Shandong Province, China lays claim to being the birthplace of soccer, so an attempt at setting a new world record for ball juggling last month had special meaning for its people.
Video: Introducing Fizz Girl - the world's shortest cat
In celebration of World Animal Day, Guinness World Records today announces that Fizz Girl, a Munchkin Cat from California, has grabbed the record title for ‘Shortest Living Cat’.
Australian manicurists nail world record
If aliens landed in Sydney’s Martin Place last Tuesday they would have reported back to the mother ship that all humans have brightly painted nails and walk with their fingers splayed.
Australia sets record for largest bikini parade
Every so often in the world of record attempts all of the elements - including weather, surroundings, organisation and result - come together to create a truly spectacular experience.
Olympic Kayaking hopeful sets new record time for English Channel crossing
British sprint canoeist Paul Wycherley set a new record for the fastest time to kayak across the English Channel at the weekend, beating a benchmark set by his coach Ian Wynne.
Couple set new record for the most marriage vow renewals after saying ‘I do’ for the 100TH time
A loved-up American couple have set a new Guinness World Record for the most marriage vow renewals, having exchanged their vows for the 100th time on Sunday afternoon at the Hard Rock Café in Honolulu, Hawaii.
Largest shrimp cocktail made in Mexico
Residents of Mazatlán have taken to calling their city “El Capital de Camerón” – the Shrimp Capital. The city's people now have a legitimate title to attach to that pride: Guinness World Records holders.
Lottery firm wins big with world’s largest scratchcard
The odds on winning on a scratchcard are often long, but a special ticket unveiled in New Hampshire (USA) last week was longer than your average.
Chevrolet sets new record for largest car mosaic in South Korea
Car maker celebrates the centenary of its founding with a spectacular party and record attempt.
Video: Guinness World Records Japan Show #2 - The most nuts crushed by sitting!
It's Video of the Week, but not as you know it! Every Wednesday we'll be showcasing the often wacky world of record breaking that features on Japanese TV shows.
‘Mega Jump’ into the record books: Guinness World Records and Kiip team up for mobile game challenge
Guinness World Records and Kiip, the first mobile rewards network to offer real rewards for virtual achievements, are partnering up to give mobile gamers the ultimate reward: an opportunity to be an official Guinness World Records™ title holder.
Air guitar record smashed in California
A bingo hall full of rock fans sets new benchmark for largest air guitar ensemble.
New Guinness World Records TV show: Be an audience member
If you’re in the Los Angeles area today or tomorrow, you could be part of an outrageous pilot taping of Guinness World Records Gone Wild, a new record-breaking show hosted by Jamie Kennedy.
Guinness World Records 2012 edition: More amazing Augmented Reality content added - try it here
The incredible world of record breaking comes to life like never before with the 2012 Edition of the Guinness World Records book.
Video: Guinness World Records Japan Show #1 - The most stairs climbed on the head
This week marks the start of a regular new feature on Guinnessworldrecords.com. Over the coming weeks we’ll be showcasing the often wacky world of record breaking that features on Japanese TV shows.
New largest bikini photo shoot-world record set in China
A total of 3,090 swimsuit-clad women made history in China last month after setting a new world record for the largest bikini photo shoot ever.
Record holder profile video: Stewie – the longest cat in the world
The current world record holder for the world's longest domestic cat is Stewie, a five-year-old feline from Nevada, US.
New dumpling eating record set at New York festival
A new speed eating benchmark was established at the weekend when a new record was set for most dumplings eaten in two minutes during a food festival in New York.
Video: Bridgette Jordan is new world’s shortest living woman
Based in Sandoval, Illinois, USA, 22-year-old student Bridgette Jordan, stands at just 2ft 3in (69 cm) tall.
Video: Stuntman Rocky Taylor smashes James Bond car record
Veteran British stuntman Rocky Taylor entered the record books in spectacular style last week with a daring car jump at London's O2 Arena.
Record holder profile: Rev. Darrell Best and the world’s fastest wedding chapel
Two years ago Rev. Darrell Best, of Shelbyville, Illinois, USA, converted his 1940s fire truck into a wedding chapel on wheels.
Record holder profile: Uchida Geinousha – handler of the most dogs skipping on a rope
Uchida Geinousha's 'Super Wan Wan Circus' based in Tsukuba City, Ibaraki Prefecture, Japan, offers a unique act for its audience; the incredible sight of 13 dogs skipping on a rope.
Record holder profile: Rob Hull - owner of the largest collection of Daleks
British family man Rob Hull, from Doncaster, England is recognised for having the largest collection of Daleks, 571 models strong.
Largest collection of Daleks and most dogs skipping on a rope among bizarre new records in 2012 book
The brand new Guinness World Records 2012 is out now and features some of the most wonderfully bizarre records ever achieved by man or animal.
The world's longest fingernails to the biggest natural afro - beauty comes in all shapes and sizes in the new Guinness World Records book
The brand new Guinness World Records 2012 Edition launches this week with a startling selection of new record holders.
Record holder profile: Christine Walton – owner of the world’s longest fingernails
Christine Walton from Las Vegas, USA, has been revealed as the new record holder for the Longest Fingernails, measuring an astonishing 10ft 2in (309.8cm) on her left hand and 9ft 7in (292.1cm) on her right hand – a total of 19ft 9in (601.9cm).
Record holder profile: Aevin Dugas – world’s largest natural afro
Aevin Dugas a 36 year-old social worker from New Orleans, USA, is the proud owner of the largest natural afro in the world with a circumference measuring an incredible 4 ft. 4 in (1.32 m).
Record holder profile: Chanel Tapper – World’s longest tongue (female)
Chanel Tapper, a student from California, USA, has the world’s longest tongue, measuring 9.75 cm (3.8 in), from tip to top lip.
Pizza enthusiast sets new memorabilia world record
Pizza, Pizza, Pizza! On Sunday, 31 July 2011, I travelled to Philadelphia, PA, specifically the neighborhood of Fishtown, to witness the attempt of the largest collection of pizza related items.
Valleyfair Amusement Park in Minnesota reads its way into the record books
Reading is power! On 10 September 2011, I travelled to Shakopee, Minnesota to witness the attempt for most adults reading to children (single location).
Video: Coronation Street actor Philip Lowrie breaks world record
Actor Philip Lowrie has set a new world record for the longest gap between TV appearances in the same show after returning to UK soap opera Coronation Street following a 43 year absence.
Ice skating star Patrick Chan honoured for triple world record achievement
Guinness World Records last week presented world figure skating champion Patrick Chan with three certificates for his achievements at the ISU World Figure Skating Championships in Moscow, Russia earlier this year.
Live With Regis and Kelly show begins week of record breaking
It’s set to be another history-making seven days on top US morning TV programme Live! with Regis and Kelly, as the show reunites with Guinness World Records™ to celebrate Guinness World Records Breaker Week.
Royal Wedding, Hugh Laurie and Johnny Depp make it into Guinness World Records 2012 edition
Guinness World Records can today reveal the latest world-beating successes from the world of cinema and TV with the upcoming launch of the 2012 Edition of Guinness World Records.
Video: New record set for most teleportation illusions in one minute
Magician Lee Hang Chai has set a new Guinness World Records™ record for the most teleportation illusions performed in one minute.
Video preview: Guinness World Records 2012 Edition
The wait is almost over for the 2012 edition of the Guinness World Records book, which hits shelves across the globe this week. Editor-In-Chief Craig Glenday gives an exclusive sneak peek of what you can expect to find in this year’s incredible annual.
Adele scoops triple world record success in new Guinness World Records
The Black Eyed Peas establish new record for digital downloads, while Glee gains title for most hit singles in a calendar.
Thousands of schoolchildren set new lion dancing record in Taiwan
Thousands of schoolchildren helped set a new record for the largest single-dancer lion dance display in Changhua,Taiwan at the weekend.
Pauline Potter confirmed as world's heaviest living woman
Pauline Potter, the new world record holder for the heaviest living woman says gaining the title will help spur her to a healthier life.
Is this monster crocodile the biggest of all time?
Hunters claim to have captured a record-breaking 21-foot monster crocodile in the Philippines.
Video: Record-breaking lantern sculpture lights up Hong Kong
Hong Kong's signature glow may well be neon, but a different type of light illuminated the city’s Victoria Park at the weekend during a successful attempt at building the largest ever sculpture made from lanterns.
Video: Mexican dancers set new world record in Guadalajara
Hundreds of dancers took to the floor in Guadalajara at the weekend to set a new Guinness World Record for the largest Mexican folk dance.
Guinness World Records 2012: Your questions answered about this year’s edition
With the release of our latest and greatest annual book, "Guinness World Records™ 2012" barely a week away, we thought it the ideal time to answer some of your questions about the year's edition.
Jack Daniel's whiskey marks birthday with six world records
Jack Daniel would have turned 161 years old this month, and so the Tennessee-based whiskey brand decided to bring the celebration to the Big Apple for a larger than life (literally) event during which they successfully set six amazing world records!
Video: Meet Harbor - The new dog with the longest ears in the world
A Black and Tan Coonhound named ‘Harbor’ from Colorado, USA, has earned a spot in the upcoming Guinness World Records 2012 Edition for having the Longest Ears on a Living Dog.
Largest can pyramid built in Kansas City
An engineering firm in Missouri (USA) has stacked its way into the record books by building the world's largest can pyramid.
World’s largest doner gets roasted in Dubai
Last week saw a successful attempt for the largest doner meat in Dubai - a first for food related record breaking.
Video of the Week: Farthest Distance for a Human Cannonball
This week’s explosive video of the week sees American daredevil David Marvin Jr set a new record for the farthest distance for a human fired from a cannon.
Video: Sonim XP3300 Force handset sets new toughest phone record after surviving 25 metre fall
Sonim technologies new XP3300 Force handset has achieved a Guinness World Record for being the World’s Toughest Mobile Phone.
Roger Allsopp becomes oldest man to swim the English Channel at 70
Roger Allsopp has succeeded in becoming the world’s oldest man to swim the English.
World’s Oldest Living Person Besse Cooper turns 115
Guinness World Records presented a plaque to Besse Cooper, the ‘World’s Oldest Living Person’ to mark her 115th birthday last Friday at her residence in Monroe, Georgia.
Most people bouncing tennis balls record broken ahead of US Open
While it’s anybody’s guess who will win this year’s tennis US Open in New York, it’s now a certainty that 2011’s tournament will go down as a record-breaker.
Procter & Gamble roll away with toilet paper record
It was National Toilet Paper Day in the United States on Friday, and to mark the event, Procter & Gamble’s Charmin brand decided to celebrate by attempting the Guinness World Records title for largest toilet paper roll.
Beyonce pregnancy announcement at MTV VMA's sparks Twitter world record
News of pop singer Beyonce's pregnancy set a new Guinness World Records™ record for most Tweets per second at the weekend.
Record Holder Profile Video - Freddy Nock
Each month we bring you a closer look at one of our Record Holders. This month we have daredevil high wire artist Freddy Nock.
Colorado claims deepest geothermal hot spring record
On Saturday, August 20, I traveled to beautiful Pagosa Springs, Colorado to oversee the measurement of the deepest geothermal hot spring measured by a plumb line.
New mass hula hooping record set in Taiwan
It’s been one of the longest standing records out there, but a new benchmark has finally been set for the most people hula hooping simultaneously at a single venue.
Largest food Court record set in Egypt
Brand-new Oasis restaurants and entertainment is now officially recognized by Guinness World Records™ as the largest food court in the world.
Video: Sweden strums its way to ukulele world record
Thousands gathered in Helsingborg, Sweden at the weekend to set a new world record for the largest ukulele ensemble.
Guinness World Records 2012 edition to feature Augmented Reality
The incredible world of record breaking is set to come to life like never before with the 2012 Edition of the Guinness World Records book.
Hubspot set new largest online marketing seminar record
On Tuesday, August 23rd, I was invited to witness the world’s largest online marketing seminar, or “webinar,” which was hosted by HubSpot, an online marketing software company.
World's largest smoothie served at University of Illinois
The University of Illinois achieved a record breaking delight last Friday by creating 330 gallons of smoothie.
Video: Nick Cannon misses out on hugging world record
America’s Got Talent host Nick Cannon may well have been in need of a cuddle on Friday after missing out on setting a new record for most hugs given in one hour in New York.
Zombies help set new theme park ride record
In “to-die-for” style, Dorney Park & Wildwater Kingdom in Pennsylvania, USA, recently set a new record for most costumed riders on a theme park ride.
Largest Champagne Flute record set in Ukraine
GWR Editor-in-Chief Craig Glenday raises a glass and toasts the success of a Ukrainian wine maker responsible for the world’s largest flute of sparkling wine.
GWR fans get to meet world record holders at sold out Edinburgh Book Festival show
Hundreds of book lovers were treated to a unique insight into the world of record breaking during a special Guinness World Records™ show at the Edinburgh International Book Festival in Scotland yesterday.
Do you want to break a world record on TV?
A top rated cable network is teaming up with Guinness World Records to smash current records and set all new ones.
Cadillac Parade sets new world record
Cadillac owners drive from across the USA to be a part of Guinness World Records attempt.
70-year-old gears up for record-breaking English Channel swim
A retired surgeon is to attempt to become the oldest man to swim across the English Channel next week the age of 70 years and four months.
Pakistan hoping for national anthem world record
Thousands of enthusiastic singers assembled at the weekend at the Defence Stadium in Karachi, Pakistan, with an aim to break the world record for the most people singing a national anthem simultaneously.
Nick Cannon to “Hug It Out” in world record attempt
American actor, rapper and all-round media personality Nick Cannon is taking his talents into a new area on Friday with an attempt to break the world record for most hugs in one hour in New York.
Video: Katie Price fans set new records in Leeds – now see if you can beat them
While UK model and TV star Katie Price missed out on setting a new record last month for the largest ever book signing session, a number of her supporters who were in the queue to meet their hero did manage to make their way into the record books.
GWR Video of the Week : Watch incredible footage of tightest parallel parking attempt
Often the source of many a driving test failure, for German driving ace Ronny Wechselberger (a.k.a. "Ronny C-Rock"), even the tiniest of gaps is no barrier when it comes to parallel parking.
Video: Dance Dance Revolution gaming record set by PE teacher
A physical education teacher from California has boogied her way into the record books by setting a new record for Longest Video Games Marathon on a Dance / Rhythm game.
Record Holder Profile Video: Incredible parkour team 3Run
Each month we bring you a closer look at one of our Record Holders. This month, we have a whole team of them. 3Run are a UK based freerunning team that hold several records between them.
Guinness World Records Editor-in-chief set for Edinburgh Book Festival appearance
With just five weeks until the launch of the Guinness World Records 2012 edition our editor-in-chief, Craig Glenday, is joining authors and editors from around the world at the 2011 Edinburgh Book Festival in Scotland.
Video: Watch incredible footage of the world's biggest basketball shot
Guinness World Records has today approved a new record for the greatest height for a successful basketball shot.
Game Informer Editors notch up Six Gaming World Records
The editors at Game Informer have once again made their way into the records book, this time with six new videogame marathon records.
Video: Group shower World Record broken on UK beach
The UK has cleaned up with a new world record for the most people to shower simultaneously at a single venue.
UK gears up for National Giant Vegetables Championship
Next month, the UK National Giant Vegetables Championship returns to Shepton Mallet in Somerset.
Statement from Guinness World Records: Individual unlawfully posing on GWR’s behalf in China
Guinness World Records, the global authority in record breaking, has become aware of an individual unlawfully posing on GWR’s behalf in China.
Top Five records from the Philippines
Yesterday on our Facebook page, you voted to see a blog full of Filipino Guinness World Records - so here are five of the latest and greatest!
Cee Lo Green on hand as M&MS break largest pinata record
Singer has a smashing time while co-hosting the first birthday celebration of M&M's Pretzel Chocolate Candies in New York City.