Some guinness world records are absolutely ridiculous. Another is the one held by paul hunn for the loudest burp. Home timeless 9 south african records set and broken according to. And some people believe that making it in the book is an accomplishment worth any risk. Guinness world records weirdest records of 2015 huffpost. There are plenty of new features to enjoy in the book which will be hitting the shelves later this year. But in the last several years, they have degenerated into freak shows obscure records that few people remember, feats that have no serious bearing on the advancement of any aspect of our culture. The guinness book of records debuts on august 27, 1955, the first edition of the guinness book of records is published in great britain.
Why do people risk their lives for guinness world records. There are hundreds of guinness world records titles that you can practice and break right in your home. And the folks who put out the guinness book of records gbr have a lot of blank pages to fill. Complete with a captivating new design, this new edition has been redesigned to accommodate the new on the record feature, which looks at some of the people behind the amazing records.
Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading guinness world records 2015. Guinness book of world records names 112yearold oldest. If you want to enter a feat or invention or most anything, into the guinness book of records, you must first fill out an entry form to see if you qualify. First published in 1955, the iconic annual guinness world records books have sold over 8 million copies in over 20 languages and in more than 100 countries. Or would you rather have the strangest diet in the.
Man obtains guinness world record for biggest collection. Oregon is home of the guinness world records for the tallest twins, biggest burger, and, um, glowinthedarkest monkey. Sykes, guiness record, loudest stadium crowd noise. Breaking a guinness world records is an impressive feat, but theres something about eating copious amounts of food in record time or in challenging ways that can be particularly jawdropping. Guinness world records gamers edition 2020 is back for its th edition. Sep 14, 2010 guinness world records 2011 continues to build on the intriguing, informative, inspiring and instructional records and superlatives that have made guinness world records one of the most famous brands and an annual bestseller around the world. The 2020 book of guinness world records is full of brand new feats and others that have gone unbroken for years because theyre too strange to be outdone. Weve found five easy world records to break that might actually get you a few. Nov 12, 2014 to that end, we rounded up 17 ways you could feasibly earn a legitimate world record certificate from the folks at guinness world records. This electrifying cover is just the start of whats inside the 66th instalment of the recordbreaking annual. Courtesy of guinness world records 45yearold julie felton of the uk set a world record for having the largest feet of any living female. As a compiler of amazing feats and achievements, guinness is in a class of its own.
Top 10 list of the most expensive cars in the world. Brewers prepared to go to lengths that others wouldnt to perfect their craft. These 25 world records are your best bet if youre looking to grab the title. The record holders are astoundingly strong or fast or otherwise able to push the limits of human ability. Every year they receive more than 50,000 applications from 174 countries and only a lucky 6,000 applications make it through. Guinness world records unionpedia, the concept map. What are the dumbest world records that people are actively trying to break. Mar 17, 2008 this is the stuff of a worthwhile world record, a moment highlighting the richness of human potential. In reality, sending a letter to guinness announcing your feat would result in the guinness employee who receives it getting a good chuckle, maybe showing it to a coworker or two, and then tossing it in the trash. What are the dumbest world records that people are actively trying to. The tallest and tiniest dogs in the world sized each other up in central park on sept. What are some of the stupid world records guinness.
When i grew up, the guinness book of world records was a holy and revered thing. Arizona state university has their annual undi run where thousands of students donate the clothes off their backs and then all join together for an event wearing. Guinness world records you could easily beat grunge. Guinness world records 2015 edition its 60th collection is hitting stores today. This electrifying cover is just the start of whats inside the 66th instalment of the record breaking annual. Guinness world records 60th anniversary weirdest records. Guinness world records book 2015 weird record breakers. What are the dumbest world records that people are actively. Top 10 dumbest guinness world records pei magazine. Some people strive to be in the book to get noticed, while others get in the book. Guinness superlatives also published a range of fact book including various editions of the guinness book of answers, the guinness book of british hit singles, the guinness. Meet guinness s bizarre new record breakers the largest afro, tallest teenager and longest club are all making it in to the guinness world records book. May 09, 2015 the guinness world records organization documents some of the most extraordinary accomplishments of individuals from around the world.
The guinness book of world records has always been a fascinating and somewhat random thing to be a part of. Chockfull of fascinating facts, fabulous firsts, and shocking stunts, the guinness book of records 1995 brings readers another year of endless entertainment. Watchmojo counts down ten of the stupidest guinness world records you probably wont try to break. Guinness world records does not monitor mass participation records that, each time the record is broken, increase the danger posed to the general public or environment. For over 60 years, the guinness world records have celebrated the worlds oddities by collating records of all types from human achievements to extremes in. 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 king of all stupid records, also known as ashrita furman has a total of 551 set records. Some of them are the most jumping jacks 27000, jumping on the worlds smallest pogo stick and running the fastest mile while balancing a baseball bat on his hand.
Finally, well leave you with the king of all stupid records. In 1988, a cat became a millionaire after its owner died and left all the property to a cat. Meet guinnesss bizarre new record breakers the largest afro, tallest teenager and longest club are all making it in to the guinness world records book. From the longest eyelashes to the tallest cat, see the guinness world record breakers of 2018. Guinness world records, in theory, are amazing and seemingly unattainable. Nov 30, 2016 these are some of the most useless guinness world records around and there are many more. The guinness book of world records is misinformed about the largest gathering of people in their underpants. Gmb january 28, 2020 hearing loss, hearing protection, intentional noise, noise, noiseinduced hearing loss nihl, public health david m.
How do you think what is the craziest record in the. Guinness world records 2015 kindle edition by guinness world records. Oh, you can clip more clothes pins on your armpit hair than anyone in the world. If so, you just might have what it takes to become a guinness world records holder. The worlds authority on recordbreaking achievements since 1955. You feel like saying, why this person has wasted their lifetime for doing such a stupid act. However, not all guinness world records are extraordinary accomplishments owed to discipline, courage, or a lifetime of training.
Mar 26, 2016 finally, well leave you with the king of all stupid records. 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. Guinness world records 2015 kindle edition by guinness. Apr 19, 2018 the current guinness book of world records record for the most stamps licked and applied to envelopes is 70, and it has been held by a gentleman from nepal since 2010. How do you think what is the craziest record in the guinness book of records.
Pornoakce now john john dough for one day meet 55 women. 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. 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. Guinness world records gwr is the global authority on record breaking achievement. World record inside the guinness book of records 1. Bet you there is a record for the most number of loony attempts trying to break a guinness record too. In fact, he is in the guinness book of worlds records for having the most world records. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. Mar 15, 20 guinness world records, in theory, are amazing and seemingly unattainable. They say it is 116 students in an england train station, but i disagree. Joel waul of lauderhill, florida, poses with the 8,200pound rubber band ball that he created in the driveway of his home on aug. The book itself holds a world record, as the bestselling ed book. Guinness world records that you could easily break tomorrow.
Marine george hood broke the guinness world record for plank holds after 8 hours, 15 minutes and 15 seconds, reclaiming his title. They have very thick about 14 inches, rubbery skin, which is so tough that its been shown to be nearly impervious to traditionally made arrows and spears. But his rudeable robot is his proudest achievement. South african records set and broken according to the. Of course, as any quick study of the maury studio audience will attest, that potential is rarely exercised by the masses. The coolest, wildest guinness world records records about. Aug 09, 2011 today i found out the worlds most fearless creature is the honey badger, according to the guinness book of world records. 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.
We have witnessed many funny guinness records over the years and every year it gets even more bizarre and crazy. The guinness book of records was published by a sister company of guinness, initially named guinness superlatives, later guinness publishing. Guinness book of world records doubles down on stupid. Man breaks guinness world record for plank hold after 8 hours. Guinness world records celebrates its 60th anniversary and its new book comes out september 10. Here are 15 of the most bizarre world records about eating food that have ever been broken. The most bizarre world records ever set business insider. Oregon world record holders guinness world records. The book itself holds a world record, as the bestselling ed book series of all time. Sex achieve the guinness book of records among the people 1. Not content to simply bask in the glory, olmsted planned more attempts. In 1988, a cat became a millionaire after its owner died and. Guinness world records 2020 by guinness world records. Bob weighton, who celebrated his 112th birthday this month, is now the.
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. Ive always thought the guinness book of world records was stupid. Just last year, guinness world records completed its 60th anniversary. The guinness book of world records on monday officially recognized a man from the united kingdom as the oldest living man. The worlds most fearless creature is the honey badger. In 1999, a lady by the name of houston houston struck the civilized world a threesome. World records inspire us to strive harder, and make something more of ourselves. But in between, he wrote a book that chronicled both his own record attempt and the history behind guinness records as a whole. Dec 18, 2008 are we the only ones who think that hilariously failed attempts at guinness world records would make a better book we believe we have much to learn from these brave souls who, through lack of planning andor ability, set an example for all of us not to follow.
This years book contains a 14page chapter dedicated to fortnite which includes an opportunity for you to make your own challenges for others using the games creative mode. There are some dumb guinness world records out there. Guinness world records 2020 guinness world records. Not a record that guinness world records are reddit.
Put down that guinness, weve compiled a list of world records so dumb they may cause you to do a spit take. Ever want to hold a guinness world record under your name. Posts about guinness record bullshit written by lono. All you need to do is follow the rules, record your. It was reserved for the upper echelons of endurance and skill. This is the stuff of a worthwhile world record, a moment highlighting the richness of human potential. However, many of these world records are just plain useless, if not stupid. Oct 19, 2017 the guinness book of world records isnt as traditional and conventional as it seems. What are the easiest world records that actually exist.
What are some of the stupid world records guinness records or any other ones held by people but are of no use to anyone including the record holder. Well, guinness is not the only place for world records. Weirdest guinness world record holders guinness 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. Sixtysix surfers from huntington beach, california, ride the worlds largest surfboard as they break the guinness world record for the largest. Oct 30, 2014 however, in this article we wanted to show you something completely different 10 most pointless guinness world records. It is a highly entertaining book where you may find some really wacky and weird records that will make you continue looking for more. A team of six tried to set a new record for the largest cup of cappuccino in russias book of records. Fastest 100meter hurdles wearing swim fins, individual, female. Over 110 million copies have sold since the first edition was published in 1955. May 07, 2007 update below feb 2019 update below 12. This one we may blame on the guinness book authors themselves. In this video youll see top 5 dumbest world record ever made by humans from hardest kick in the balls to breaking most toilet seats by a head.
This guy, also from china hung from his power drill stuck in the ceiling and switched it on. How can they even be recognized with a renowned organizational body like guinness. He loves the competition, and he loved reading the guinness book of world records in the school library, dreaming of one day seeing his name in any category. He now holds the record of 148 rotations set on the madrid show of the guinness world records in spain on december 23rd, 2008. There are plenty of new features to enjoy in the book which will be hitting the shelves later this. These stupid world records are compiled based on inherent danger, and are in no particular order. Over the years, though, these world records categories have become. There are many easy ways to set a guinness world record without. It has become such a wellknown medium for educating people about what heights the human condition can reach that all individuals who wish to show the world how much better they are at any given thing at.
Olmsted had previously held the world record for the greatest distance travelled between two rounds of golf played on the same day. Editor craig glenday admits he felt extra pressure to make sure all the world records featured in the big 60 edition were truly guinness worthy. Whats the guinness world record for the most destructively stupid event. A good example is the record held by puckel the guinea pig for the highest jump by a guinea pig. 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. The first 197page edition of the guinness book of records was bound on aug. Attempt some of these classic records because theres always a chance to beat your personal best, or even the worlds best.
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