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How Merlin the pet pig became an internet sensation with 25 buttons

A 180-pound pet pig in California has found an unusual way to make his wishes known, using 25 sound buttons to communicate with his owners. Merlin can request food, ask to go outside, call his family and even express frustration when things do not go his way. His owner, Mina…

The Times of India · Oct 31

LA man buys 32-room Pennsylvania hotel on eBay and moves in. But says the seller never mentioned it was haunted: ‘the building found me’

An $11,000 eBay buy with a ghostly reputation.

We Got This Covered · Oct 31

US woman fills two homes with 13,201 frog-themed items after 1983 encounter

A tiny tree frog that appeared in Susan Burgos’s kitchen in 1983 sparked a passion for collecting that eventually earned her a Guinness World Records title. More than 4 decades later, the American woman has amassed 13,201 frog-related items, ranging from jewellery and clothing to toys, antiques and Christmas decorations.…

The Times of India · Oct 30

UAE creator fits record 150-words on one sticky note in viral feat

A small sticky note has helped Pushpajothi Ravikumar turn a childhood ambition into a Guinness World Records achievement. The 29-year-old, who works as a senior cloud engineer in the United Arab Emirates, managed to write 150 different words on a single sticky note, setting a record for the most words…

The Times of India · Oct 24

Seven Italian students fly record-breaking paper plane with 20-metre wingspan

A paper aircraft measuring more than 20 metres across its wings has set a Guinness World Records title after successfully flying inside an aeroplane hangar in Bologna, Italy. Created by students from the University of Pisa, the giant aircraft, named Icarus, was made entirely from paper and glue. Its successful…

The Times of India · Oct 24

Guinness World Record Run: ‘Rhino Boy’ Green runs 132 marathons; raises over £50,000 for rhinos

At the 2026 London Marathon, Chris Green, widely recognized as Rhino Boy, achieved an impressive milestone by completing his 200th marathon while donning a rhino costume. His dedication has garnered over £50,000 for Save the Rhino International. Earlier this year, he also climbed Mount Kilimanjaro to advocate for rhino conservation…

The Times of India · Oct 22

Sinking Of USS Oriskany: Navy reef sinks carrier for divers; NOAA study tracks fish impact

In May 2006, the USS Oriskany, a retired US Navy aircraft carrier, was intentionally sunk in the Gulf of Mexico, transforming it into a vibrant artificial reef. This monumental event followed three years of meticulous planning and has since contributed positively to local tourism and marine biodiversity. While the full…

The Times of India · Oct 21

Bastar Dussehra Runs 75 Days: Which Week to Actually Travel For

Not the Dussehra You Think You KnowBastar Dussehra shares a name with the north Indian festival and almost nothing else. Ravana does not burn here. The central figure is Danteshwari, the presiding deity of the Bastar kingdom, and the festival is a state occasion of the former Bastar royal house…

Times Life · Oct 20

Luke Aikins Eyes 330,000-Foot Space Jump After Surviving Record 25,000-Foot Fall Without a Parachute

Luke Aikins, who made a record-setting no-parachute jump in 2016, hopes to leap from a rocket at about 330,000 feet, though no mission or launch date is confirmed.

International Business Times UK · Oct 18

UK's Nathan Davies wins £98,000 on quiz show; eats record breaking fish fingers

Most people who win money on a television quiz show spend the prize on something sensible. Nathan Davies chose a rather different route. After winning £98,000 on The 1% Club, the proud father of two kept a promise he had made on national television, he would break a world record.…

The Times of India · Oct 17