Sep 15, 2011 a black and tan coonhound named harbor, aged 8, from boulder, colorado, usa, has earned a spot in the guinness world records 2012 edition for having the longest ears on a living dog. Sep 09, 2014 welcome to the official guinness world records youtube channel. Strange world has sold more than one million copies. It includes this guy, who has the stretchiest skin weve ever seen. Everything from most onefinger pushups, to longest tattoo. The megaselling guinness world records book has been an annual phenomenon since its very first publication in 1955. Or, you know, set out on the journey of a lifetime at the age of 67.
Known for its pretty beaches, delaware is an ideal place to ride a bike. Clarke also was published in the guinness book of world records for carving 42 pumpkins in one hour on cbss the early show, in 2002. Please note that our web site only contains a sample of the records that are in our book. Largest collection of james bond memorabilia guinness world. Nevertheless, these odd achievements are quite interesting to know. This carefully authenticated compendium of strange, true eventsso fantastic they baffle even the most brilliant mindproves that we live in circumstances frequently beyond rational understanding or scientific explanation. The book of alternative records is available now in all good bookshops priced. Guinness world records, known from its inception in 1955 until 2000 as the guinness book of records and in previous united states editions as the guinness. Craziest world records in every state readers digest. From the largest ukulele to the longest dog tail, see the wacky and wonderful record breaking stars of guinness world records, 2017. Strange world by frank edwards goodreads share book. According to guinness world records 2015, this colossal toy measures 11 feet, 9 inches and weighs a whopping 4,620 pounds.
The guinness world records celebrates its 60th edition of the annual records book. Sep 08, 2016 the 2017 edition of the guinness book of world records was released thursday, marking the 62nd time the guide has been published. Guinness book of world records official representative seyda subasigemici said that philippines got the title for the most number of sky lanterns flown simultaneously with 15,185 lighted lanterns beating romania at 12,740. Weirdest world records in new guinness world records book. Sep 10, 2014 beth johnson from ohio has made it into the guinness world records 2015 book for constructing the worlds largest yoyo which measures 3. Nov 17, 2014 the day marked the 10th annual guinness world records day and the 60th anniversary of the guinness world records book. Today people around the globe are encouraged to attempt a wide variety of odd, impressive, and completely meaningless world records. Nov 12, 2015 here are the 5 weirdest guinness world records. Guinness world records longest fingernails the duchess. Guinness world records 2015 by guinness world records. All over the world, millions of people try to make their claim to fame through world records. Plus, the flashback features offer a look back at the archives to bring you the best of the classic and iconic records from the past 60 years.
Record keepers at the guinness book of world records recently certified that gellers shoezeum, a shrine to nike that he says includes one of every model of air jordans ever made, holds the record. The 12 weirdest guinness world records ever heads up by. The 2015 edition showcases the very best of the most recent world records, with new subjects as diverse as castles, 3d printing, the search for alien life and the latest developments in ai and robotics. This is a coblogging with iluvnufc of look at this. That first guinness book of world records was published on 27 august, 1955. Guinness world records 60th anniversary weirdest records. May 28, 2018 americans have a lot of strange things to be proud of. The most apples chainsawed out of the mouth in one minute, on 12, october 20 johnny strange. Thats right the guinness world records is the bestselling ed book of all time. Meet harbor, an 8yearold black and tan coonhound from boulder, colorado, who is now in the guinness world records book for having the longest ears on a living dog. The world s shortest man chandra bahadur dangi greets the tallest living man sultan kosen to mark the guinness world records day in london.
The idea for the guinness book of world records came out of an argument sir hugh beaver, managing director of the guinness brewery, had on a hunting trip in the early 1950s. Today show host al roker made quite a splash with his 34hourlong weather. The most bizarre world records ever set business insider. Its about guinness world records that are not making much sense. Jan 01, 2014 guinness world records, known until 2000 as the guinness book of records, is a reference book published annually, containing a collection of world records, both human achievements and the extremes of the natural world. The organization, which is celebrating its 60th anniversary thursday, has made its name. With this year marking the 63rd edition of the guinness book of records, its time to look back at some of the stranger achievements that have made readers tilt their heads in awe over the years. A team of six tried to set a new record for the largest cup of cappuccino in russias book of records. Strange famous records sfr is an indie hip hop record label based in providence, rhode island, owned and run by its founder, sage francis. Dennis avner is widely known as cat man, the american who underwent many bizarre surgeries to look like a tiger, and garry turner is the man with the stretchiest skin on earth.
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For the last 64 years, guinness world records has continued to amaze generation after generation by chronicling the limits of what humans are capable of. Top 10 strange world records the guinness book youtube. Top 50 weirdest guinness world records listafterlist. Edwards, a radio personality, was a sensationalist on a roll with his strange and flying saucers books. We work with leading global brands and businesses to break world records as part of bespoke marketing campaigns. Strangeworld records fitzroy north record store vinyl and cds. I recently purchased this hardcover book purely, for nostalgic reasons. Here are the 5 weirdest guinness world records aol news. While the major institution of record keeping, the guinness book, recognizes some strange records. Since then it has sold more than 143 million copies in over 100 countries, and has been translated into at least 22 languages. The guinness book of sports records is the numberone source for information on sports records.
Weirdest american guinness world records stars insider. Here are some of the coolest and most remarkable music world records broken by some very creative and inspiring artists. The book of alternative records world records, record breakers and more. Before the guinness book of world records took on the format of a coffee table book, i used to read it cover to cover every year. Dec 23, 2017 most unusual guinness book of world records entries. Its a strangeworld indeed you honestly wont find the same old titles as everywhere else, with shipments arriving weekly from around the world and a. The book itself holds a world record, as the bestselling ed book series of all time. Etibar elchyev took the title for most spoons balanced on a human body by putting 50 metal spoons on his. People will do some strange things to get into this book. Aug 27, 2015 guinness book of world records turns 60 august 27, 2015 the managing director of the guinness brewery, hugh beaver, initially published the book to settle bar arguments. For the 2020 edition, guinness world records expands its book with new records that highlight the trends and technologies of our day and age. The day marked the 10th annual guinness world records day and the 60th anniversary of the guinness world records book. The 2017 edition of the guinness book of world records was released thursday, marking the 62nd time the guide has been published. The book of alternative records weird, crazy, incredible.
Kosen measuring 251cm towers over dangi who is only 54. Roger bannister held the world record in the mile for exactly 46 days. All these guinness world records are hugely popular, so heres a top 10 list of other unusual guinness world records. Aug 27, 2015 guinness world records celebrates its 60th anniversary and its new book comes out september 10. Strange new world is a television movie based on concepts envisioned by gene roddenberry which first aired on july, 1975 on abc. Let our team help engage your audience through unforgettable moments of sheer amazement and wonder, whilst delivering bottomline results. If youre in melbourne come visit strangeworld records.
After decades in the business, guinness world records knows weird. My husband is reading the book now, and finds the stories to be scarycreepy. Though some worldrecord holders are physical anomalies like the worlds. The most apples chainsawed out of the mouth in one minute, on 12, october 20 johnny strange cut 18 apples out of his mouth with a petrol chainsaw in one minute. The origin story for this particular feat, according to wwmt, is a pretty straightforward one. Most unusual guinness book of world records entries youtube. The new guinness world records 2015 book hot off the press. Here in texas, however, people do that all the time, unprompted. Back then the categories seemed to be pretty straight forward. Ryan schudeguinness world records the largest yoyo is 11 feet, 9 inches in diameter with a weight of 4,620 pounds. The book is published annually, updating previous records with new ones, but some world records are made to never be.
Theres around 7 billion people on the planet which means theres quite a few that do some pretty weird stuff. As 2015 draws to a close, in the special video below, guinness world records editorinchief craig glenday takes you through some of the. It includes the most apples crushed with the bicep in one minute eight, achieved by linsey lindberg of texas. Strangest guinness world records pictures pics express. The record holders are astoundingly strong or fast or otherwise able to push the limits of human ability. Nov 29, 2016 the guinness book of records, or more commonly known as guinness world records, was first published in 1955 by hugh beaver and was intended to keep track of unbelievable world records achieved throughout the history by people. Here are 25 of the weirdest guinness world records ever recorded. Guinness world records 2015 in pictures world news. Beth johnson from ohio has made it into the guinness world records 2015 book for constructing the worlds largest yoyo which measures 3.
Guinness book of world records turns 60 al jazeera america. Oct 29, 2015 strangest guinness world records thu, october 29, 2015. Strange world was written and published in 1964 frank edwards strange world. Record keepers at the guinness book of world records recently certified that gellers shoezeum, a shrine to nike that he says includes one of every model of air jordans ever made, holds the record for the worlds largest collection of sneakers, with more than 2,500 pairs, all but eight of which are nikes. Weirdest guinness world record holders guinness world. Guinness world records, known from its inception in 1955 until 2000 as the guinness book of records and in previous united states editions as the guinness book of world records, is a reference book published annually, listing world records both of human achievements and the extremes of the natural world. If youre looking for videos featuring the worlds tallest, shortest, fastest, longest, oldest and most incredible things on the. Allison crowley team navigator and communications expert, and keene curtis as dr. Record keepers at the guinness book of world records recently certified that.
In 1995, canadian sean shannon recited hamlets to be or not to be soliloquy, 260 words, in 23. Jul 17, 2014 the book guinness world records collates and publishes notable records of all types, from first and best to worst human achievements, to extremes in the natural world and beyond. The current guinness world record is 4,250 liters, or 1,122 gallons. The worlds shortest man chandra bahadur dangi greets the tallest living man sultan kosen to mark the guinness world records day in london. A black and tan coonhound named harbor, aged 8, from boulder, colorado, usa, has earned a spot in the guinness world records 2012 edition for having the.
Now it seems many categories are a little contrived just. Jiffs records will be featured in the new guiness world records book set for release on sept. Here are some of the wizard of odd tvs best guinness world records or some would say the top 5 strangest or weirdest world records in one video. Craig glenday has been the editor in chief at guinness world records, the bestselling annual book series with more than million copies sold, since 2005.
Did you know that the book itself is also a world record holder. Aug 27, 2015 the origin story for this particular feat, according to wwmt, is a pretty straightforward one. Whereas in the past these weirdos would have been chased out the local village, nowadays their strange antics are celebrated in a big book of world records. Among ted williams many records, he set a student gunnery record as a world war ii pilot. Most eggs broken with a whip in one minute, on 10, august 2015 johnny strange broke 14 eggs using a bullwhip on the set of guinness world records. The organization, which is celebrating its 60th anniversary thursday, has made its name designating some of the oddest and most bizarre records possible. The psychology behind guinness world records the atlantic. Guinness world records books guinness world records. With a vast list of the recordbreaking facts and achievements around the globe, some of them will have you saying wow.
Click a category below to browse through our collection of world records. This trolley case has been certified as the world s largest by the guinness world records and measures 175cm 5ft 9in by 115cm 3ft 9. All 33 miners decided while underground that they would choose a single author to pen a book of their ordeal, and in 2015 a film was. People will do some pretty crazy things to get in the record books. Top 5 guinness world records with the wizard of odd youtube. Take a peek into our guinness world records 2015 book. His material should not be taken very seriously, but his accounts are fun.
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