Did this brave fisherman prevent a Carp-aggedon? An Oklahoma angler set a state and possible world record — and helped avert an environmental disaster — in one fell swoop after landing a monstrous human-sized invasive “alien” carp that was potentially pregnant with millions of eggs. The eco-friendly catch was detailed recently in a Facebook post … Read more
This world record comes with a serious twist. Full-body contortionist, Shakirudeen Alade, 25, landed a Guinness World Record for his twisted skills walking on his hands – with his legs flexed behind his back, biceps bulging. The stunt secured him the world record for the fastest time walking nearly 33 feet for a whopping 25.55 … Read more
A young Australian woman has recorded a horrifying Uber trip in which her driver repeatedly propositioned her for sex – and even suggested a threesome with her grandmother. Samsara Sylvester recorded the disturbing encounter which took place recently in Brisbane. The 20-year-old is currently studying at King’s College in London, but was home visiting family … Read more
Actress Demi Moore is no stranger to the big screen — or the small dog. Actress Demi Moore thinks her pooch has what it takes to challenge Pearl, the current Guinness World Record holder for the world’s shortest dog living. The dog mom shared photos of her chihuahua Pilaf against a $100 bill on an Instagram … Read more
Forget canes – this grandpa uses dumbbells. A grandpa from England set a new world weightlifting record at 86. Brian Winslow, now known as Britain’s “strongest grandpa,” claimed the record after lifting 165 pounds on his first lift at the British Drug-Free Powerlifting Association (BDFPA) championships in Horncastle, Lincolnshire, last Saturday. The senior citizen made … Read more
It looks like she’s having a blast. A woman is trying to set a world record by living on top of a volcano for a month. Perla Tijerina is living on Pico de Orizaba, the highest peak in Mexico and the tallest volcano in North America. The 31-year-old will live 18,620 feet above sea level … Read more
The Weeknd has shattered two Guinness World Records, which has designated him “the world’s most popular artist.” The 33-year-old “Starboy” singer currently holds the Guinness title for the most monthly listeners on Spotify (male) at 111.6 million, which also makes him the first artist to reach 100 million monthly listeners on the platform, Guinness confirmed to The Post … Read more
A truck driver’s dashcam video showing a mysterious figure appearing on the side of an empty road in Arizona has viewers discussing the possibility of a supernatural occurrence. William Church, a truck driver who reportedly drove down Arizona State Route 87 on Saturday, March 11, noticed a bright glare in his dashcam, and he thinks the flashing figure could … Read more
A clam believed to be more than 200 years old was released last week by the Gulf Specimen Marine Lab in Florida. According to the GSML, the geriatric mollusk may have been born in the same year as Abraham Lincoln. The clam was discovered by one of the lab’s AmeriCorps members, Blaine Parker, over Presidents’ Day weekend … Read more
Disney fanatic Jeff Reitz has been the happiest person on earth for over a decade. On Tuesday, Reitz was finally recognized as the Guinness World Record holder for his streak of consecutive visits to Disneyland in Anaheim, Calif. Reitz visited the “Happiest Place on Earth” for 2,995 consecutive days, a streak that began on January … Read more
DEAR ABBY: I have a new job in a small office. I have never been comfortable meeting new people or learning a new job, so in order to appear friendly, I’d chime in to the office conversations. A couple of times, I have revealed too much of my life. Later, I found out the owner … Read more
That’s ahhhhmazing! Nick Stoeberl, a 33-year-old artist from California, holds the Guinness World Record for the man with the world’s longest tongue — and it actually proves to be incredibly helpful in cheeky ways. Stoeberl has had the record licked since 2012. His tongue, which measures a whopping 3.97 inches, is so long it can … Read more
There’s a new top dog now. Just two weeks after announcing Spike, a Chihuahua from Ohio, as the world’s “oldest dog living,” Guinness World Records discovered an older dog in Portugal that would break the record. Bobi, born May 11, 1992, is not just the oldest dog living — he’s also the oldest dog ever. … Read more
It was a toad-ally unexpected find. Australian park rangers were stunned when they stumbled upon what could be the world’s largest known toad deep in a rainforest, tipping the scales at a whopping 6 pounds. Nicknamed “Toadzilla” for its monstrous size, the cane toad — an invasive species that poses a threat to Australia’s ecosystem — … Read more
New York Post may be compensated and/or receive an affiliate commission if you buy through our links. It’s true what they say, folks: music just sounds better on vinyl. The warmth, the depth, the crackle; haters will say, “I can just listen to this on Spotify,” but getting up to flip the LP on your … Read more
Mani Ratnam’s historical epic Ponniyin Selvan: 1 received a positive response from the audience and film critics after its release in theaters on Friday. The positive reviews and years of anticipation have helped the film garner a great opening at the ticket counters. The film has not only opened to smashing numbers in India but … Read more
Test tubes labeled “Monkeypox virus positive and negative” are seen in this example taken on May 23, 2022. Reuters/Dado Ruvik/Illustrations/File photo Register now for unlimited access to Reuters.com register MOSCOW, July 12 (Reuters) – Russia has reported its first case of monkeypox, Rospotrebnadzor, a consumer safety watchdog, said on Tuesday. The watchdog said in a … Read more