Barcelona’s skyline just got a divine upgrade. The iconic Sagrada Familia basilica — the unfinished masterpiece of architect Antoni Gaudí — officially became the world’s tallest church on Thursday, after a section of its central tower was lifted into place. This week a section of its central tower was lifted into place. REUTERS With the … Read more
What will soon be considered the world’s tallest hotel is planned to open later this year as construction nears completion. The Ciel in Dubai will be as luxurious and breathtaking as one would imagine. Once built, it’ll reach over 1,197 feet high and have 1,004 rooms, including 147 suites, across 82 floors, according to the … Read more
Kevin, who recently took the crown for the world’s tallest dog, has died. The 3-year-old Great Dane died after getting sick and undergoing a surprise surgery, his family announced. Kevin, who was named the world’s tallest dog, has died. Guinness World Records “Our whole family is devastated about Kevin. He was just the best giant … Read more
This top dog refuses to be “Home Alone.” A Great Dane named Kevin — a tribute to Macaulay Culkin’s character in the classic 90s movie — has been verified by Guinness World Records as the tallest living dog. From his feet to his withers, the dog measures in at 3 feet and 2 inches, according … Read more
This ride was too cool to function. The world’s tallest and fastest triple-launch rollercoaster was forced to shut down indefinitely just days after its grand opening. The Top Thrill 2 takes guests along three high-speed launches between two 420-foot tall towers, with top speeds reaching 120 mph. The Top Thrill 2 takes guests along three … Read more
They went to great lengths to reunite. Sultan Kösen, 41, who holds the Guinness World Record for the tallest living man, and Jyoti Amge, 30, the world’s shortest living woman, had breakfast together in California on Monday, according to media reports. They last met in 2018 for a photo shoot in Egypt. An incredible 8 feet, 2.8 … Read more
Developer Gil Dezer won’t stop until he’s on the top. “We keep asking the FAA for taller, and the request keeps getting granted,’’ said Dezer, whose company is the largest landowner of oceanfront property in South Florida, with condo sales of more than $4 billion in the state. Dezer is talking about two of his … Read more
Guinness World Records on Thursday told Frenchman Richard Plaud that his 23.6 ft matchstick Eiffel Tower was a record height, a day after initially rejecting it for using the wrong matches to Plaud’s dismay. Plaud said he had been on an “emotional rollercoaster” this week, after spending 4,200 hours over eight years on building his … Read more
Visitors to Movie World amusement park in Australia were stuck on one of the tallest roller-coasters in the world after a loose scarf became entangled around the train wheel. Reaching speeds of up to 71mph, the DC Rivals HyperCoaster is the tallest, longest and fastest rollercoaster in the Southern Hemisphere. In a statement, Warner Bros … Read more
Move over Taylor Swift — Six Flags will soon have a record-breaking new track. Rollercoaster makers are taking the amusement park experience to new heights (and speeds) after unveiling designs for the Falcon’s Flight, the world’s tallest and fastest rollercoaster, climbing to over 600 feet while speeding down the track at over 150 mph. While … Read more
All dogs go to heaven, and now Zeus, once the world’s tallest dog, has crossed the rainbow bridge. “Sadly, Zeus passed away on September 12,” Guinness Word Records confirmed to The Post in a statement. He was 3 years old. The Great Dane died early Tuesday morning from complications after being treated for bone cancer. … Read more
Zeus, the great Dane who set the Guinness World Record last year for the tallest male dog alive, had his front leg amputated Friday to save his life, according to his owners. The 3-foot-5-inch-tall dog — who stands over 7 feet on his hind legs — is recovering after undergoing the successful surgery that removed … Read more
The world’s tallest woman is reaching new heights. Rumeysa Gelgi, who stands at just over 7 feet, has taken her first ever trip on an airplane after six seats were removed to make room for her. The 25-year-old Turkey native jetted from Istanbul to San Francisco in September and says she’s now caught the travel … Read more