In the early 1950s, Sir Hugh Beaver, the managing director of the Guinness Book of World Records, discussed the fastest game bird in the world with another hunter. He couldn’t find any information in any book, which later inspired him to create Guinness as a book to help settle arguments.
The first book was published in 1955, and an update has been published yearly ever since. Most world record attempts involve extreme, wonderful, or weird acts of humans, animals, and nature.
We’ve compiled a list of some of the weirdest.
The Longest Fingernails on a Pair of Hands
US resident Lee Redmond held this record until a 2009 car accident resulted in the loss of her nails.
Most Skips by a Cat in One Minute
With guidance from her owner, 13-year-old Kit Kat has been training to jump rope since she was six months old. She broke the record for most skips by a cat in a minute by jumping over a rope nine times.
The World’s Largest Pizza
On December 13, 2012, a group in Rome, Italy, created the world’s largest pizza. It measured 13,580.28 square feet.
Most Big Macs Consumed in a Lifetime
On October 11, 2012, Donald A. Gorske, another US resident, ate his 26,000th McDonald’s Big Mac. He ate Big Macs every day for 40 years.
Most Children Delivered in a Single Birth to Survive
Halim Cisse delivered nine children in a Casablanca clinic. Nonuplets are rare, and until the Cisse children, there had never been a record of that many babies from a single birth surviving for more than a few hours.
Tallest Full Mohawk
Known by his family and friends for having long hair, Joseph Grisamore wanted to break this record in 2007. However, he was unwilling to shave the sides of his head. Seven years later, he tried again and became the Guinness World Record holder with a mohawk measuring 42.5 inches.
Loudest Burp by a Female
Kimberly Winter from Maryland’s burp measured 107 decibels. That’s as loud as a motorcycle with the throttle wide open. Winter said she had beer and coffee with her breakfast to maximize her record-breaking burp volume—the loudest burp by a male measured 112.7 decibels.
Fastest Five Meters on a Scooter by a Parrot
Chico the cockatoo rode a bird-sized scooter 16.4 feet in 14.58 seconds to break his own record. Five days earlier, he’d rode his scooter 16.4 feet in 17.79 seconds.
Longest Mustache on a Living Male
At the National Beard and Mustache Championships in Casper, Wyoming, Paul Slosar from Summerville, South Carolina, has his 2-foot, 1-inch mustache officially verified, earning him the Guinness World Record title.
Longest Time Continuously Playing Video Games
Many gamers take part in super-long gaming sessions. Some take it to the extreme. Carrie Swideck played Just Dance 2015 for 138 hours and 34 seconds without a break. She was trying to break her previous record to raise money for charity.
Fastest Arrow Shot With Feet
On June 20, 2013, Nancy Siefker shot an arrow 20 feet into the target with her feet. The GWR guidelines require a target no larger than 12 inches. But Nancy hit a target that was only 5.5 inches in diameter.
Largest Group of People Dressed as Harry Potter
On November 23, 2017, 997 West Byford Primary School students dressed as Harry Potter and smashed this record. Everyone had to wear a Hogwarts uniform, glasses, and a fake scar on their forehead and carry a wand.
Longest Stand-up Comedy Show by One Person
David Scott, otherwise known as The Midnight Swinger, performed a 40-hour and 8-minute stand-up comedy show in 2013. He performed his show at the Diamond Jo Casino in Iowa.
Most Canned Drinks Opened in a Minute by a Parrot
On January 12, 2012, celebrity Macaw Zac broke a Guinness World Record by opening 35 canned drinks in a minute in San Jose, California.
Fastest Time to Put Together Mr. Potato Head Blindfolded
On April 8, 2023, Lim Kai Yi from Malaysia assembled a Mr. Potato Head blindfolded in 10.88 seconds. Australian Brendan Kelbie assembled a Mr. Potato Head blindfolded at the same time on November 30, 2023. Both men currently hold the record.
Largest Collection of Rubber Ducks
Charlotte Lee from Seattle, Washington, owns the world’s largest collection of rubber ducks, over 5,600 to be exact. She first began collecting ducks in 1996 to decorate her bathroom.
Longest Domestic Cat Living
Barivel, a Maine Coon, was verified by GWR as the longest domestic cat living on May 22, 2018. He measures 3 foot 11.2 inches long.
Most Functional Gadgets in a Cosplay Suit
Keith Dinsmore cosplayed Batman with 30 functional gadgets in his suit on May 24, 2019. He has been cosplaying since 2013.
If you’re a bargain shopper, Aldi is likely on your list of go-to places to buy groceries. Frugal shoppers everywhere love the deals they find at Aldis.
For a solo Aldi shopper, perusing the frozen section involves grabbing fundamental essentials. The ease of Fusia Asian Inspirations shrimp-and-avocado rolls and Kirkwood chicken breasts makes them go-to meal options. Indulging in dessert, they prefer the Sundae Shoppe keto ice cream in peanut butter-fudge flavor.
One Aldi employee offers insights and valuable recommendations on the top 15 frozen section items to enhance the shopping experience. If you’re a regular Aldi shopper, you will love the finds on this list. If you’re not, perhaps this list will change your mind.
The Purpose of a Budget and 11 Reasons Why You Need One
The primary purpose of a budget is to track your income and expenses. A budget also ensures your bills are paid on time, helps you plan for the future, helps identify any bad spending habits or areas where you could reduce your spending, and ensures that your spending reflects your priorities. By creating a budget and sticking to it, you can ensure your needs are met, your bills are paid on time, you get out of debt, and you meet your financial goals.
15 Bizarre Items That People Bought and Sold on eBay
We all have an eBay account, but who still uses the platform? Traditionally, eBay was the go-to website to sell and buy used items. Now, there are many marketplaces for second-hand items, but eBay is where weirdness abounds. What’s the weirdest thing you’ve seen on eBay? I can bet it wasn’t as weird as some of these items.
