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A small New Zealand rowing club has produced five Olympic gold medallists in its 150-year history. This weekend, champions past and present are gathering to celebrate the milestone and raise money for the next generation.
More than 800 volunteers in Michoacán, Mexico just whipped up 6.8 tons of guacamole in two and a half hours, smashing the previous world record. The massive achievement at the annual Avocado Festival celebrates the region that produces some of the world's best avocados.
A coffee shop owner in Canada just created a nearly 6,000-pound carrot cake in a bid for the world record. Ted Martindale turned his ambitious baking dream into reality through careful planning and teamwork.
For the first time in 40 years, Adelaide's unique guided busway has gone an entire year without a single car crash. The milestone is being celebrated by locals who've been tracking the problem for over 15 years.
North Ribblesdale Rugby Club just achieved what no team has done in 36 years: winning three consecutive league titles since the league system began in 1988. Their dominant 24-14 away victory at Burnage sealed the historic championship with maximum points and style to spare.
Philadelphia International Airport just created a new world record by lining up 1,291 cheesesteaks across three football fields worth of concourse space. The delicious achievement kicks off what's expected to be a record-breaking year for the City of Brotherly Love.
Philadelphia International Airport just earned a Guinness World Record by lining up 1,291 cheesesteaks in one delicious row. The citywide effort brought together businesses, volunteers, and iconic Philly brands to celebrate the city's most famous food.
A small island community of sheep farmers just competed against 26 nations at the world's most prestigious shearing competition and came home with top ten finishes. Five competitors from the Falkland Islands spent over a year training for the Golden Shears in New Zealand, and their hard work paid off in a big way.
Two Philadelphia educators just taught 5,000 years of African and African American history in one incredible 31-hour lesson, and they're waiting for Guinness to confirm their world record. Dr. Anita Lewis and Gwendolyn W. Ebron turned endurance into education at a powerful community event.
A group of senior tennis players from Pell City, Alabama, just became national champions after defeating powerhouse programs from across the country. They've been wearing their gold medals everywhere since January.
Five youth marching teams from Southland, New Zealand just proved their region is a powerhouse of precision and teamwork, placing in the top three at the South Island Championships. Now they're gearing up for nationals in March, where Southland has a history of bringing home gold.