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In 1994, two friends set out to circle the Earth without engines or sails; 13 years later, one returned after nearly 46,000 miles, a crocodile attack and a dozen crossings

Jason Lewis completed a thirteen-year journey around the world using only human power. He traveled by bicycle, pedal boat, inline skates, and kayak covering vast distances. Lewis faced numerous challenges including malaria, sepsis, and a crocodile attack during his expedition. He broke both his legs after being hit by a…

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In 1990, a Vietnamese farmer hiding from storm found a 655-feet-high cave where clouds formed above an underground river while a collapsed roof let in sunlight that fed a 165-feet tall forest

A Vietnamese farmer stumbled onto Hang Son Doong in 1990 while sheltering from a storm, though the cave's true scale was only confirmed after British cavers surveyed it in 2009. Guinness World Records lists it as the world's largest known single cave passage, holding a forest of trees up to…

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9-year-old Melbourne programmer becomes world’s youngest computer programmer

At an age when many children are just beginning to explore basic mathematics, Noah Williams was learning C++, one of the world’s most widely used programming languages. The Melbourne child began writing programmes to help with mathematical calculations at six, joined Mensa at seven after achieving an IQ score in…

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Twenty Years Of Mail Under The Sea: Underwater postbox transforms Susami; divers send 38,000 postcards

In 1999, the coastal town of Susami, Japan, unveiled an extraordinary underwater mailbox to lure tourists into its depths. This innovative postbox soon gained recognition from Guinness World Records for its remarkable submersion. Adventurous divers flock to the site to send waterproof postcards, contributing to an impressive total of nearly…

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Romania sets Guinness record with miles-long table, raises funds for pediatric psychiatry hospital

Thousands of people have gathered in Romania’s capital to set a Guinness World Record with a miles-long table made of recycled materials

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Self-Taught Freestyler Shines: Welsh teen racks up five Guinness World Records; YouTube drives rise

At just fourteen years old, James Taylor from Penarth has made an impressive mark in the world of freestyle football, clinching the third spot at the world championships. With remarkable ball control skills, he holds five Guinness World Records. His dedication is evident in his daily practice and online training…

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Who Is Leah Shutkever? Former Architect Reclaims Guinness Burrito Record in 30.75 Seconds, Sets Two More Titles

Who is Leah Shutkever? The British former architect reclaimed the Guinness burrito record in 30.75 seconds and set records for churros and strawberries in London.

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In 2011, Illinois businessman Jim Bolin built a record-breaking wind chime to draw travelers into Casey; 15 years later, his project had grown to 21 giant objects and 12 Guinness records

Jim Bolin transformed struggling Casey, Illinois, with giant attractions. What began with a record-breaking wind chime grew into 21 oversized objects and 12 Guinness World Records titles, drawing visitors and national attention to the small town.

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In 1880, Wisconsin’s Chippewa River became a 7-mile wall of logs as 200 million board feet of timber jammed the river before a flood broke it apart

In the spring of 1880, a log jam of almost unimaginable scale formed on the Chippewa River near Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin, stretching 7 miles from bank to bank and lasting 6 weeks before it finally broke apart. Contemporary reports described a river transformed into a solid mass of tangled logs,…

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They were trapped 1,575 feet below the Atlantic for 76 hours. Then came a rescue with only 12 minutes of air left

In 1973, Roger Mallinson and Roger Chapman became trapped 1,575 feet beneath the Atlantic after theirPisces IIIsubmersible was damaged and sank during a cable-laying mission. After spending 76 hours on the seabed, an international rescue effort brought them safely to the surface with only about 12 minutes of air remaining.

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Three Boys, 19.3 Pounds, and Full Term, in a Birth That Was Not the World Record Some Reports Claimed

Three boys born at Kaiser Permanente South Bay weighed 19.3 pounds combined, far above the average for triplets, who usually arrive early.

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Swiss gardener Jürg Wiesli grows the world’s longest chilli, measuring 52.5 cm, breaking his own Guinness World Records after nearly 8 years

Jürg Wiesli has achieved an incredible milestone by growing the longest chilli pepper in the world, measuring a staggering 52.5cm. This accomplishment surpasses his own previous record that stood for almost eight years. By utilizing seeds from his earlier record-breaking chilli, Wiesli exemplifies the significance of patience and meticulous seed…

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Spanish baby started making abstract drawings at 5 months, had paintings sold in Marbella and set a Guinness record at 10 months

At five months old, John Christian Caldeira Weibull was already making pictures, although nobody could have known where those first marks would lead. Given an LED drawing tablet by his parents in Spain, the baby began moving across its surface and producing colourful abstract patterns. What might easily have been…

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Wisconsin kitten with 29 toes breaks world record for most toes on a cat

Erebus Anomaly, a Maine coon cat, breaks previous record of 28 toes held for over two decades after overcoming illness

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Meet Angus Johnstone, the Australian teacher who kept a kite in the air for more than 26 hours to raise money for Myanmar

Australian teacher and kite enthusiast Angus Johnstone has turned an unusual hobby into a Guinness World Records achievement and a fundraising campaign for Myanmar. In March 2026, Johnstone kept a kite airborne for 26 hours, 15 minutes and 15 seconds in Killarney, Victoria, earning the Guinness title for the longest…

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A Pennsylvania gardener grew a 54.3-cm eggplant and claimed the Guinness World Records title for the longest aubergine

An aubergine is not usually the sort of vegetable that makes people reach for a measuring tape. Most end up sliced into curries, roasted in the oven or left to soften in a pan. For Pennsylvania gardener Erik Gunstrom, however, growing them has become something of a competition. After briefly…

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At 14, Sheri Lynch received a small grey hippo as a birthday gift. 40 years later, her collection had grown into a world-record collection of 1,086 items

Sheri Lynch has achieved Guinness World Records fame for her extraordinary hippo collection, which began with a single plush toy gifted to her in her teenage years. Over the span of more than forty years, she has gathered more than a thousand hippo-themed treasures from various corners of the globe.

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Meet Gary Haase, the US collector whose Pokémon card collection is estimated to be worth $10 million

Gary Haase transformed his childhood passion for collecting into an extraordinary Pokémon card empire. Since 1998, he has been importing rare Japanese cards, steadily building a collection that now boasts the Guinness World Record for the most valuable at an astonishing ten million dollars. This incredible value arises from the…

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In 2017, 75-year-old Jeanne Socrates suffered major injuries after falling from a ladder while preparing to sail around the world; two years later she finished the voyage alone at 77 and set a world record

At the inspiring age of 77, British sailor Jeanne Socrates completed a solo, non-stop circumnavigation of the globe. Starting her journey aboard the yacht Nereida from Victoria, Canada, in 2018, she faced tumultuous seas for 320 days. Socrates bravely overcame significant challenges, including repairs and injuries from a serious fall…

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Meet Jayce Joyce: The 8-year-old who became the world’s youngest editor after publishing his first books at age 4

Eight-year-old Jayce Joyce is now the world's youngest editor of a published anthology. He achieved this Guinness World Records title at seven years old in Birmingham, UK. Jayce previously published his first books when he was just four years old. His anthology, 'Our Stories, Our World,' features writing from twenty…

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Meet Carmela Chillery-Watson, the UK girl who began fundraising after a rare diagnosis at 4 and became the youngest person ever awarded an MBE at 11

Carmela Chillery-Watson became the youngest MBE recipient at eleven years old. She received the honour for her extensive fundraising and awareness work. This recognition celebrated her dedication to Muscular Dystrophy UK and the disabled community. Carmela's journey began after her diagnosis with a rare muscle-wasting condition at age four. Her…

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4,124 Scouts plant mangrove trees at the same time in Kenya to save coastal ecosystems and set a new world record

Kenya has set a new world record after 4,124 Scouts and other participants planted mangrove seedlings simultaneously at the Jomvu Kuu Mangrove Site in Mombasa County. The record-breaking event brought thousands of people together for a conservation effort aimed at restoring Kenya's coastal ecosystems. The initiative was organised by the…

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Inside the Guinness record-holding cashew tree that keeps rooting itself into new trunks

On a stretch of coastline in Rio Grande do Norte, Brazil, a single cashew tree has grown so large that visitors need an elevated walkway just to take in its full shape. Known locally as the Cajueiro de Pirangi, or in Portuguese as the Maior Cajueiro do Mundo, the tree…

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Who is Florida teen Nathan Thomas, who broke a 306-year-old Guinness record to become the world's youngest professor?

Nathan Thomas is now the youngest male professor ever recorded. He achieved this distinction at Miami Dade College in August 2023. This remarkable feat broke a record that had stood for over three centuries. Thomas began his academic journey early, dual-enrolling at age ten. He is now pursuing a law…

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Meet Nathan Thomas: 18-year-old Florida teen becomes the world's youngest male professor after breaking a 306-year-old record

At an age when many students are just beginning university, Nathan Thomas had already stepped into the classroom as a college professor. The Florida native earned a place in the Guinness World Records after becoming the world's youngest male professor at just 18 years and 346 days old, breaking a…

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