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The record-breaking shoelace was over half a mile long and was a good use of time and resources. City Museum, krcg13news/Instagram

World Records

St. Louis Museum Has World on a String After Setting Shoelace Record

The City Museum added to its list of world records, and having the longest-ever shoelace will surely make it a bigger tourist attraction than the Louvre in Paris or the Met Museum in New York.

"Hey, it's really hot out here, let's stand outside longer than we have to and try to set a silly record!" wtopnews/Instagram

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No Human Cone: Failure to Set Silly Record Leaves Crowd Feeling Silly

Who knows why a holiday crowd in D.C. tried to form the largest ever human ice cream cone, but their hopes melted away into a puddle of futility when the record couldn’t be confirmed.

The tired old excuse, "I don't have hands, I can't type" isn't going to cut it anymore. Ketut Subiyanto/Pexels/Creative Commons

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Typeface: Local Man Sets Record for Typing with His Nose

The Wizard of Schnoz? One man set a new Guinness World Record by typing out the alphabet with his nose! Today’s workplace requires levels of productivity and efficiency that we could’ve never imagined three days ago. What new challenges lie in store for the modern worker?

In two words, make a Renaissance Fair sound cooler. KVUE/YouTube

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The Kyleness of Strangers

Is there such a thing as too many Kyles? Unless you’re a Bosnian man named Ivan or a lover of Kyle puns, the answer is probably, “Who cares?”

Rapunzel, Rapunzel! Let down your hair so you can win a world record, Queen! GWR/Twitter

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Hair Apparent: New Guinness World Record Holder for Longest Hair

The Guinness Book of Records has crowned a new champion of extremely long hair, unseating the previous record-holder by just over 8 inches. But not everyone is on board with the win.

Bobi the Dog before being stripped of his awards Jorge Jeronimo/AP

World Records

Man’s Best Fraud? World’s “Oldest” Dog Sets Record FOR LYING

Bone-a-Fide Faker: The Guinness Book of World Records has stripped Bobi the dog of his title of World’s Oldest Dog after an investigation found that the dog’s true age was unverifiable. Can Guinness be trusted after this embarrassment, and to what lengths will they go to protect their reputation?

Personal storage pioneer, Peter von Tangen Buskov Guinness Book of World Records/No Photographer listed

World Records

Trend Alert: Is Shoving 68 Matchsticks Up Your Nose Work-Appropriate?

An urgent memorandum came across the Viral News Desk and it was finally time to address the elephant in the room: the extremely on-trend practice of jamming dozens of matchsticks into your nostrils. If You Nose, You Nose.

The world's oldest wombat in an undated photo from February 2022 syrupmermaid/Twitter

World Records

No Botox Needed! The World’s Oldest Wombat is 34 and THRIVING!

Wain the Wombat is 34 years old, which is more than twice the average lifespan of 15. After being officially recognized by the Guinness Book of World Records, Wain’s life was forever changed.

Organizers carefully placing and measuring the world's longest continual line of pancakes KSCB/The Legend Kansas City Radio

World Records

Battered, Whipped, and Flattened: Inside the Violent World of Competitive Pancake Baking

Every year on International Pancake Day competitors race to set a new pancake-centric record. With simultaneous events occurring in Liberal, Kansas and Olney, England it’s truly an international pancake baking event.

The Office Bobbleheads justiny8s/Flickr

Entertainment

National Bobblehead Day: A nod to quirkiness and bobble bliss

It’s time to nod in celebration as we welcome National Bobblehead Day! Explore the wobbly world of these quirky collectibles and discover fascinating facts about their history, from vintage treasures to the latest custom creations.

Petter Northug receiving his Guinness World Records certificate jantelov1/Instagram

World Records

Cross-Country Skiers’ World Record Breaking Lesson

Norway has broken the world record for the largest cross-country skiing training session with 640 participants. This accomplishment celebrates a new era for Norwegian skiing and also introduces the innovative “Janteburn” concept, emphasizing inclusivity and breaking boundaries.

Afua Asantewaa during her record-breaking singathon afuaasantewaasingathon/Instagram

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Influencer Sings for Five Straight Record-Breaking Days

Ghana’s Afua Asantewaa shattered expectations (and vocal cords) with a five-day singing marathon over the Christmas period, claiming a potential Guinness World Record and igniting female empowerment through music.

On the way to 187 candy canes in his beard Instagram/@joelnert

World Records

Joel Strasser Sets New Record with 187 Candy Canes in His Beard

Already a record holder of an impressive number of facial hair records, Joel Strasser added to his festive-themed record attempts by weaving 187 candy canes in his beard. Other things in his beard have included pipe cleaners, baubles, forks, and chopsticks.

Skiing in Jeans at JHMR Facebook Screenshot / Jackson Hole Mountain Resort

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Jackson Hole’s Record-Breaking Ski in Jeans Day”

In the warmth of a clear blue sky, Ski in Jeans Day at Jackson Hole Mountain Resort set a world record uniting ski fans in a celebration of denim. The event encouraged individuality and nostalgia for a fun celebration of winter and the love for the slopes.

Qixian Cao at Award Ceremony YouTube Screenshot / Voice of America

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Cao Qixian, Youngest Cuber to Break the Six-Second Barrier

A six-year-old breaks record as the first female to solve the Rubik’s Cube in under six seconds at the International Open in Singapore. Starting at age three, Cao Qixian practiced two to three hours daily to become a winner in this growing and competitive sport.

The 2023 Light Display Facebook Screenshot / ERDAJT's Christmas Light Display

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Lights, Charity, and Discord for the World Record Light Display

A community found itself caught between the sparkle of holiday lights and the fury of frustrated neighbors. The Gay family’s Christmas display raises questions as the town seeks a balance that upholds the festive spirit without disrupting neighborhood peace.

Ken Stornes Death Dive YouTube Screenshot / @kenstornes

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Norwegian Daredevil’s Record-Breaking Death Dive

Norwegian ‘Viking Guy’, sets a new world record with his death-defying dive, captivating over 150 million viewers on Instagram. Despite criticism, he champions the extreme sport, underlining the significance of strength and readiness.

The Triplets Together in 2022, Turning 92 Guinnes Wrold Record Website

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Celebrating 93 Years of the World’s Oldest Living Male Triplets

Born amid the Great Depression, the world’s oldest living male triplets, Larry, Lon, and Gene Brown, celebrated their 93rd birthday. Their journey from a Kansas farm to earning a Guinness World Record encapsulates a legacy of siblings’ resilience and shared adventures.

Lori and George Schappell, the world's oldest living conjoined twins Youtube Screenshot/Our Life

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World’s Oldest Conjoined Twins at 62, Celebrate Individuality and Shared Life

In the heart of Pennsylvania resides a remarkable story of resilience and unwavering individuality. Lori and George Schappell, the world’s oldest living conjoined twins, continue to defy expectations and challenge perceptions with their extraordinary journey.

Michel Lotito with some of his meals X screenshot / Guiness World Records @GWR

Curiosities

Eating the Impossible: The Extraordinary Appetite of Monsieur Mangetout

Michel Lotito, known as Monsieur Mangetout, had a unique ability to consume indigestible objects. His diet included bicycles, shopping carts, televisions, and even a Cessna 150 airplane, leaving behind an unusual legacy when he passed away in 2007

Auldin Maxwell breaking Guinness World Records YouTube Screenshot/Guinness World Records

Entertainment

Record-breaking Jenga Stacker Now Star of Hallmark Movie

After breaking numerous stacking Guinness World Records, grade 10 student Auldin Maxwell’s story has now been adapted for a Hallmark movie, “A World Record Christmas” which premiered on the W Network this month. Maxwell has been stacking blocks since the age of six.

Charlotte Lee and her rubber ducks X/GWR

World Records

Seattle Woman Takes the World Record for Most Rubber Duckies

Charlotte Lee has the largest collection of rubber ducks in the world. How many, you ask? A whopping 5,631 and counting! She has been an avid duck collector for over a quarter of a century, and has amassed quite the collection.

128 Grazer, bathing in the glory of her victory Instagram/Katmai National Park

Animals

128 Grazer Earns a Very Large Crown for Being Fat Bear Week Champion

Welcome to the highly anticipated Fat Bear Week 2023, where these chunky creatures competed online for the title of the fattest bear. With over 1.3 million votes, the victor was 128 Grazer, a female bear who triumphed over 32 Chunk.