Kevin the Great Dane ascends the Guinness World Records as tallest living dog: ‘Epitome of a gentle giant’

Kevin the Great Dane ascends the Guinness World Records as tallest living dog: ‘Epitome of a gentle giant’

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 McDonald’s burger from 1995 is perfectly intact — and even rats won’t eat it

This McDonald’s burger from 1995 is perfectly intact — and even rats won’t eat it

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

Missouri museum achieves world record for largest gathering of people with underwear on their heads

Missouri museum achieves world record for largest gathering of people with underwear on their heads

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

See the face of the richest man who ever lived for the first time

See the face of the richest man who ever lived for the first time

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

Space laser transmission strikes Earth from 140 million miles away: NASA

Space laser transmission strikes Earth from 140 million miles away: NASA

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

World record rubber duck washes ashore 18 years later: ‘We got a bit excited’

World record rubber duck washes ashore 18 years later: ‘We got a bit excited’

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

Grandmother of 12 breaks Guinness World Record for longest plank held at over 4.5 hours: ‘Like a dream’

Grandmother of 12 breaks Guinness World Record for longest plank held at over 4.5 hours: ‘Like a dream’

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

I’m 6’10 and have the world’s longest legs — here’s how I date and shop for clothes

I’m 6’10 and have the world’s longest legs — here’s how I date and shop for clothes

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

Juan Vicente Perez Mora, world’s oldest man, dead at 114 — secret to longevity a shot of booze every day

Juan Vicente Perez Mora, world’s oldest man, dead at 114 — secret to longevity a shot of booze every day

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

It’s the Skytanic! Plans revealed for world’s largest plane — it’s a whopping 356 feet long

It’s the Skytanic! Plans revealed for world’s largest plane — it’s a whopping 356 feet long

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

Fan breaks Guinness World Record for most Taylor Swift songs ID’d by their lyrics in one minute

Fan breaks Guinness World Record for most Taylor Swift songs ID’d by their lyrics in one minute

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

Canadian swimmer, 99, breaks three world records in age class: ‘I just count the laps’

Canadian swimmer, 99, breaks three world records in age class: ‘I just count the laps’

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

‘World’s oldest dog’ Bobi under investigation by Guinness World Records as skeptics question age

‘World’s oldest dog’ Bobi under investigation by Guinness World Records as skeptics question age

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

Six Flags unveils world’s tallest, fastest roller coaster that sends riders speeding 150 mph off a 600-foot cliff

Six Flags unveils world’s tallest, fastest roller coaster that sends riders speeding 150 mph off a 600-foot cliff

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

465 couples set world record for eating spaghetti strand together simultaneously

465 couples set world record for eating spaghetti strand together simultaneously

They’re passionate — and competitive — when it comes to their pasta. A restaurant chain in Germany assembled 465 couples to reclaim its title for the most people eating a single piece of spaghetti simultaneously, Guinness World Records reported this week. Vapiano, a pasta and pizza franchise based in Cologne, first set the record in … Read more

Bobi, world’s oldest dog and Guinness World Record holder, dead at 31

Bobi, world’s oldest dog and Guinness World Record holder, dead at 31

He was a bicentennial man’s best friend. Pet lovers were devastated to learn that Bobi, the world’s oldest dog, passed away over the weekend — just months after his 31st Birthday. The long-lived canine’s death was confirmed on Facebook by Dr. Karen Becker, a veterinarian who met Bobi on several occasions. “Last night, this sweet … Read more

Pepper X is now the world’s spiciest chili: ‘Feeling the heat for hours’

Pepper X is now the world’s spiciest chili: ‘Feeling the heat for hours’

There’s a new no. 1 hottie in town. A sweltering South Carolina chili named Pepper X has captured the Guinness World Record for the world’s hottest pepper, beating out former title holder the Carolina Reaper. “I was feeling the heat for three-and-a-half hours,” creator Ed Currie, the founder of the PuckerButt Pepper company and a … Read more

New Yorker beats record for swimming around Staten Island: ‘Celebration of the journey’

New Yorker beats record for swimming around Staten Island: ‘Celebration of the journey’

Things are going swimmingly for this Manhattanite. Chris Solarz officially broke the record on Aug. 5 for the fastest swim around Staten Island, finishing the 36-mile jaunt in 14 hours and 24 minutes, SI Live reports. “Staten Island is where I’ve run 40 races and found a genuine sense of community in unexpected places, proving … Read more

104-year-old skydiver makes record-setting jump

104-year-old skydiver makes record-setting jump

A 104-year-old Chicago woman traded her walker for a harness and parachute in an attempt to become the oldest person in the world to ever skydive. Dorothy Hoffner was greeted with cheers on Sunday as she safely touched down following the 13,500-foot tandem jump at Skydive Chicago Airport in Ottawa, Ill., about 85 miles southwest … Read more

Jamaican man lets down dreadlocks he’s been growing for over 40 years: ‘Rasta Rapunzel’

Jamaican man lets down dreadlocks he’s been growing for over 40 years: ‘Rasta Rapunzel’

“Rasta Rapunzel,” let down your dreads. A Jamaican man revealed he’s been growing his dreadlocks for over 40 years and had to stand on a roof to show them off. In the 45-second clip posted on @jamaicaviralofficial‘s Instagram page, the man, whose name was not disclosed, stands on top of a house to let down his … Read more