He demonstrated “blistering” speed. A culinary daredevil blazed a new Guinness World Record after devouring over two pounds of hot sauce in just three minutes — and he’s going viral over his feat of intestinal fortitude. “A lot of people say, ‘Your butt must burn a lot after you did that challenge,’” supersonic gobbler Mike Jack … Read more
This teen has filled some pretty big shoes. Eric Kilburn Jr. — a 16-year-old football player at Goodrich High School in Michigan — has officially set not one but two Guinness World Records. The 6-foot-10 teen has both the largest feet and the largest hands of a living teenager. According to Guinness World Records, the … Read more
It’s getting weirder by the year. Guinness World Records revealed its weirdest and wildest stunts of 2024 ahead of its 70th anniversary in its latest 2025 book edition. These included a teenager with enormous feet, an obscene amount of squish mallows, and impressive tricks performed by dogs. Guinness World Records released a list of the … Read more
There’s nothing to be salty about here. When Saurabh Abrol first came up with the concept for his restaurant Meximodo, he knew aiming big was worth a shot — but breaking a world record wasn’t on his bingo card. “It’s pretty surreal,” Abrol told The Post of his Metuchen, New Jersey eatery. “It just feels … Read more
America’s oldest person turned 115 years old this week, and she offered a single tip on how to live a long, happy life: “Speak your mind and don’t hold your tongue.” Elizabeth Francis of Houston — who has lived through everything from World War I to the sinking of the Titanic — celebrated her birthday Thursday with … Read more
Nigerian artist Fola David is seeking the Guinness record for the largest drawing by an individual after spending six days on his piece in a stadium in the commercial capital Lagos. A drone view of the complete piece covering over 1,000 square meters at Onikan stadium in Lagos, Nigeria on July 21, 2024. REUTERS The … Read more
It’s a hotspot in more ways than one. Tourists from all over the world are flocking to Death Valley despite the region’s scorching temperatures — which have resulted in one recorded death. Indeed the infamously arid region, which straddles the border of Nevada and California, attracted hundreds of people from France, Spain, the UK and … 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
Old McDonald’s? McDonald’s has notably produced some seemingly decomposition-defying burgers in the past. However, none compare to a seemingly immortal quarter pounder in Australia that has never shown signs of decay despite being bought nearly three decades ago. Australian pals Casey Dean and Eduards Nits claimed that they ordered the Quarter Pounder with cheese in … Read more
A museum in Missouri recently broke a Guinness World Record for hosting the world’s largest gathering of people with underwear on their head. The City Museum in St. Louis, Missouri, wanted to commemorate “314 Day” this year with flair. As a nod to its town’s area code, 314, the museum hosted an event on March 14 and … Read more
Ever wonder what historical figures actually looked like? Now we can thanks to groundbreaking new technology. Scientists put a face to a name after reconstructing the countenance of Tutankhamun’s grandfather Amenhotep III, marking the first time the iconic figure’s true likeness had been recreated in 3,400 years. “If we are not mistaken, this is the … Read more
This redefined a long-distance call. Earth just received a laser transmission from a world- (and perhaps universe) record-breaking 140 million miles away — which could have major implications for the future of space travel. However, this correspondence wasn’t extraterrestrial in origin: It was actually sent by NASA’s Psyche spacecraft, which is currently located approximately 1.5 … Read more
They quacked the case of The Missing Toy Duck. A rubber duck that escaped a failed world record attempt nearly 18 years ago in Ireland has been found by a Scottish teen more than 400 miles away, SWNS reports. 150,000 yellow rubber ducks were launched into the River Liffey in Dublin as part of the … Read more
1, 2, 3… go! A grandmother just broke the Guinness World Record for the longest time in an abdominal plank position for a female. DonnaJean Wilde is a 58-year-old mom of 5 and grandmother of 12 from Alberta, Canada, who can now add a world record to her resume. The Canadian held the plank for just over … Read more
It’s a tall order having these gargantuan gams. A Texas woman who boasts the world’s longest legs says there are serious setbacks to being super statuesque. Maci Currin, 21, stands at a staggering 6 feet,10 inches, with both of her legs measuring more than 52 inches in length. But while the Austin native may be a … Read more
The world’s oldest man Juan Vicente Perez Mora, who lived through both world wars and multiple pandemics, has tragically passed away at the ripe old age of 114. He would have been 115 next month. The supercentenarian’s death was confirmed by Freddy Bernal, governor of Táchira, Venezuela, where the old-timer lived, according to the Guinness … Read more
Call it the Skytanic. Engineers have unveiled plans for the world’s largest airplane, dubbed the WindRunner, which could revolutionize renewable energy by transporting gigantic wind turbine blades from point A to B. Designed by the Colorado-based energy company Radia, the behemoth cargo carrier measures a whopping 356 feet long and 79 feet tall with a … Read more
Her records earned him a world record. A Taylor Swift fan recently broke the Guinness World Record for the most Taylor Swift songs identified from their lyrics in one minute. Bilal Ilyas Jhandir of Pakistan, a self-proclaimed “die-hard fan” of the pop star, named 34 of her songs, which broke the record previously held of 27. … Read more
A 99-year-old Canadian swimmer broke three world records in her age class but considers herself “lazy” for only training two days a week. Betty Brussel, of British Columbia, broke the 400-meter freestyle, the 50-meter backstroke, and the 50-meter breaststroke record over the weekend. She swam the 400-meter freestyle in 12 minutes and 50 seconds — … Read more
It’s a dog-eat-dog world. A scandal that’s taken over the world of record-breaking dogs has led to Guinness World Records temporarily pawsing applications for both the oldest dog living and oldest dog ever, The Post can confirm. Bobi was said to be 30 years and 266 days old as of February 1, 2023, when Guinness … Read more