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German gymnast Johanna Quaas, who holds the Guinness world record as the oldest competitive gymnast in the world, turned 100 yesterday.
She started gymnastics at the age of 56 and broke the record in 2012, at the age of 86, when she performed a floor and beam routine.
She started gymnastics at the age of 56 and broke the record in 2012, at the age of 86, when she performed a floor and beam routine.
November 21, 2025 at 10:19 AM
German gymnast Johanna Quaas, who holds the Guinness world record as the oldest competitive gymnast in the world, turned 100 yesterday.
She started gymnastics at the age of 56 and broke the record in 2012, at the age of 86, when she performed a floor and beam routine.
She started gymnastics at the age of 56 and broke the record in 2012, at the age of 86, when she performed a floor and beam routine.
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In 1900, the world record for the biggest ever pumpkin was 181kg. Now it’s 1,278kg. Scientists do not know how big pumpkins are capable of growing. (📸 Guinness World Record 2026)
November 21, 2025 at 3:15 PM
In 1900, the world record for the biggest ever pumpkin was 181kg. Now it’s 1,278kg. Scientists do not know how big pumpkins are capable of growing. (📸 Guinness World Record 2026)
Farewell to Beauty the oldest deer who lived with the Dancsok family in Canada for 27 years♥️🦌
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Oldest deer Beauty dies aged 27, family says long life was due to “lots and lots of love”
The deer lived with the Dancsok family (Canada) since 1998, and spent many years being doted upon before passing this 7 November.
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November 22, 2025 at 10:19 AM
Farewell to Beauty the oldest deer who lived with the Dancsok family in Canada for 27 years♥️🦌
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Largest afro (female) - 29 cm (11.42 in) tall, 31 cm (12.2 in) wide, and 190 cm (6 ft 2.87 in) in circumference - Jessica Martinez 🇺🇸 #GWRday
The largest afro crown has been handed over in celebration of Guinness World Records Day 2025
The largest afro crown has been handed over in celebration of Guinness World Records Day 2025
November 20, 2025 at 12:41 AM
Largest afro (female) - 29 cm (11.42 in) tall, 31 cm (12.2 in) wide, and 190 cm (6 ft 2.87 in) in circumference - Jessica Martinez 🇺🇸 #GWRday
The largest afro crown has been handed over in celebration of Guinness World Records Day 2025
The largest afro crown has been handed over in celebration of Guinness World Records Day 2025
Swedish dad Martin Ströby says his kids were flicking through the pages of Guinness World Records when they confessed it would be “so cool” to see him in there.
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Devoted dad pops 81 matches up his nose after kids beg him to break a world record
Martin Ströby (Sweden) has claimed the title for most matches held in the nose after his kids read the Guinness World Records book and asked him to break a record.
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November 18, 2025 at 10:30 PM
Swedish dad Martin Ströby says his kids were flicking through the pages of Guinness World Records when they confessed it would be “so cool” to see him in there.
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Happy World Prematurity Day to all miracle babies and preemie parents around the world ♥️🌎👶
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Amazing births: the incredible stories of the most premature babies
For World Prematurity Day 2025, discover the record-breaking miracles of the most premature babies in the world: stories of love, resilience and amazing preterm births.
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November 17, 2025 at 8:57 PM
Happy World Prematurity Day to all miracle babies and preemie parents around the world ♥️🌎👶
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“I am able to write backwards while typing simultaneously on 16 blank computer keyboards, without seeing the monitor," says Michele Santelia who holds the record for most books typed backwards 📚
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Man who types books backwards finally pens story of his own inspired by his pet dog
Michele Santelia (Italy), who has broken the record for most books typed backwards numerous times, has penned a story of his own, inspired by his little dog.
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November 8, 2025 at 5:41 PM
“I am able to write backwards while typing simultaneously on 16 blank computer keyboards, without seeing the monitor," says Michele Santelia who holds the record for most books typed backwards 📚
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Chef Wallace Wong from Canada says that slicing the bread was the hardest thing about creating the thinnest sandwich 🥪
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"Six Pack Chef" Wallace Wong slices world's thinnest sandwich but says it's still tasty
Wallace Wong (Canada), known as the 'Six Pack Chef', has created the world's thinnest sandwich and broke other records during his latest visit to Guinness World Records headquarters.
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November 6, 2025 at 10:03 PM
Chef Wallace Wong from Canada says that slicing the bread was the hardest thing about creating the thinnest sandwich 🥪
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Making, measuring and verifying world records is no easy feat at Guinness World Records.
Making, measuring and verifying world records is no easy feat at Guinness World Records
Behind the jaw-dropping feats recorded by Guinness World Records is a strict auditing system, certifying everything from the tallest man to the world's biggest pizza party.
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November 3, 2025 at 4:00 AM
Making, measuring and verifying world records is no easy feat at Guinness World Records.
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On just the second night of rapper Jay “Jeezy” Jenkins new Las Vegas residency, the formative figure in trap music earned an official Guinness World Records title for the largest orchestra in a hip-hop music concert.
Jeezy Sets Guinness World Record for Largest Hip-Hop Orchestra
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November 3, 2025 at 10:00 PM
On just the second night of rapper Jay “Jeezy” Jenkins new Las Vegas residency, the formative figure in trap music earned an official Guinness World Records title for the largest orchestra in a hip-hop music concert.
Lyle and Eleanor Gittens (USA) were students at Clark Atlanta University when they first met in 1941. Now they hold the record for oldest married couple ever ❤️
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Oldest married couple ever share their sweet love story 83 years after saying 'I do'
Lyle and Eleanor Gittens (USA) have broken three world records with their amazing love story.
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November 5, 2025 at 6:14 PM
Lyle and Eleanor Gittens (USA) were students at Clark Atlanta University when they first met in 1941. Now they hold the record for oldest married couple ever ❤️
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What does Guinness World Records’ editor-in-chief always have with him? A tape measure and a stopwatch. “Because you never know,” says Craig Glenday, who recalls certifying a record on the spot after spotting a skateboarding dog. cbsn.ws/43QNB8e
November 3, 2025 at 1:16 AM
What does Guinness World Records’ editor-in-chief always have with him? A tape measure and a stopwatch. “Because you never know,” says Craig Glenday, who recalls certifying a record on the spot after spotting a skateboarding dog. cbsn.ws/43QNB8e
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David Rush, who lives in Idaho, has broken more than 350 Guinness World Records and counting. His feats have included the most bites taken from three apples while juggling for a minute and the most T-shirts worn during a half-marathon. cbsn.ws/4ok52WX
November 3, 2025 at 1:17 AM
David Rush, who lives in Idaho, has broken more than 350 Guinness World Records and counting. His feats have included the most bites taken from three apples while juggling for a minute and the most T-shirts worn during a half-marathon. cbsn.ws/4ok52WX
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The record holder for the world’s strangest diet supposedly ate an entire small plane, including the metal and glass, according to the editor-in-chief of Guinness World Records. cbsn.ws/4qG1WOJ
November 3, 2025 at 1:17 AM
The record holder for the world’s strangest diet supposedly ate an entire small plane, including the metal and glass, according to the editor-in-chief of Guinness World Records. cbsn.ws/4qG1WOJ
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60 Minutes tours the London headquarters of Guinness World Records, home to the world’s smallest playing cards, a size 29 shoe, and the world's oldest (petrified) vomit. cbsn.ws/4qFMK4a
November 3, 2025 at 1:18 AM
60 Minutes tours the London headquarters of Guinness World Records, home to the world’s smallest playing cards, a size 29 shoe, and the world's oldest (petrified) vomit. cbsn.ws/4qFMK4a
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The woman with the world record for the longest fingernails — 43 feet — hasn’t cut them since her daughter, who painted them, passed away. cbsn.ws/3LnD4uU
November 3, 2025 at 1:19 AM
The woman with the world record for the longest fingernails — 43 feet — hasn’t cut them since her daughter, who painted them, passed away. cbsn.ws/3LnD4uU
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What is the fastest game bird in Europe? This argument inspired the Guinness World Records. cbsn.ws/49vWp78
November 3, 2025 at 1:19 AM
What is the fastest game bird in Europe? This argument inspired the Guinness World Records. cbsn.ws/49vWp78
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Guinness World Records’ editor in chief has measured both extremes — the tallest and the shortest men in the world. cbsn.ws/3X9EUSK
November 3, 2025 at 1:20 AM
Guinness World Records’ editor in chief has measured both extremes — the tallest and the shortest men in the world. cbsn.ws/3X9EUSK
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Monsieur Mangetout — that's Mr. Eats Everything in French — is famous for eating a plane, earning the Guinness World Record for world's strangest diet. cbsn.ws/4qCnFHc
Making, measuring and verifying world records is no easy feat at Guinness World Records
Behind the jaw-dropping feats recorded by Guinness World Records is a strict auditing system, certifying everything from the tallest man to the world's biggest pizza party.
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November 4, 2025 at 1:00 PM
Monsieur Mangetout — that's Mr. Eats Everything in French — is famous for eating a plane, earning the Guinness World Record for world's strangest diet. cbsn.ws/4qCnFHc
Australia’s Laurence Watkins has more than 2,000 middle names. So of course, we asked him to read them out 🗣️
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Listen as man with world's longest name reads it out - but be warned it takes ages
Listen to Laurence Watkins (Australia) reading out his record-breaking longest personal name... but settle in because it takes a while.
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November 4, 2025 at 6:20 PM
Australia’s Laurence Watkins has more than 2,000 middle names. So of course, we asked him to read them out 🗣️
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The world’s largest Vietnamese lacquer painting, certified by Guinness World Records, depicts the scene of Ho Chi Minh reading the Declaration of Independence on September 2, 1945.
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October 12, 2025 at 3:35 AM
The world’s largest Vietnamese lacquer painting, certified by Guinness World Records, depicts the scene of Ho Chi Minh reading the Declaration of Independence on September 2, 1945.
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João Marinho Neto from Brazil celebrated his 113th birthday in style – surrounded by all of his favourite people 🎉
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How world's oldest man celebrated his 113th birthday: Inside João Marinho Neto's party
Take a look inside the 113th birthday celebrations for the world's oldest man João Marinho Neto.
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October 11, 2025 at 8:47 PM
João Marinho Neto from Brazil celebrated his 113th birthday in style – surrounded by all of his favourite people 🎉
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"Only took 8 months of relentless commitment, a torn bicep, lots of blood, torn hands and a couple of tears to get here", says Australian fitness pro Jade Henderson 💪
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Aussie police officer breaks long-standing record by doing over 700 pull ups in an hour
Jade Henderson (Australia) broke a long-standing record by performing the most pull ups in 24 hours by a female.
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October 10, 2025 at 6:39 AM
"Only took 8 months of relentless commitment, a torn bicep, lots of blood, torn hands and a couple of tears to get here", says Australian fitness pro Jade Henderson 💪
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