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Meet Michael Kearney, the 10-year-old American who became the world’s youngest university graduate

Michael Kearney made academic history when he earned a bachelor’s degree in anthropology from the University of South Alabama at 10 years and 4 months old in June 1994. The Guinness Book of World Records confirmed him as the youngest university graduate in history. Kearney had completed high school at…

The Economic Times · Sep 23

Giant tortoise celebrates his 135th birthday - and first Father’s Day - at Miami Zoo

Miami Zoo said Goliath’s story was ‘an inspiration to never give up hope!’

The Independent UK · Jun 16, 2025

Ronin the rat breaks world record in Cambodia by detecting more than 100 landmines

Ronin has uncovered 109 landmines and 15 items of unexploded ordnance since 2021

The Independent UK · Apr 5, 2025

Setting records with his passion for educational brochures

K.K. David’s hobby of collecting brochures of colleges, universities, and institutions from India and around the world has not just helped him guide students, but also won him laurels.

The Hindu · Jun 25, 2023

Studebaker Spelled Out In Trees Still Visible By Air In Northern Indiana

Once the world's largest living advertisement according to the Guinness Book of World Records, the trees remain a popular curiosity.

Motor1 · Jun 7, 2023

This Cat Could Soon Be The Oldest In The World

The oldest cat in the world may soon be a beloved pet kept by an old-age pensioner who adopted Rosie in 1991. 

Zenger · Apr 10, 2023

Darcelle, the world's oldest working drag queen, has died at 92

Walter Cole, better known as the iconic Darcelle XV, was crowned the world's oldest working drag performer in 2016 by the Guinness Book of World Records. Off stage, Cole championed LGBTQ+ rights.

WEKU · Mar 25, 2023