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Nearly 5,000 people in southern Mexico just created the world's largest human soccer jersey, crushing the previous record by more than 1,800 participants. It's the first of three World Cup record attempts building excitement before the tournament arrives this summer.
A marriage-renewal cruise just set a Guinness World Record when 1,593 couples said "I do" all over again at the same time. The ceremony beat the previous record by more than 300 couples.
A Lagos DJ is preparing to spin for 288 consecutive hours to break the Guinness World Record for longest club DJ set. The free public event starts March 3rd at Bay Lounge in Lekki.
A high school student from Illinois just earned a Guinness World Record by building a 17-foot replica of the Eiffel Tower using only toothpicks and glue. His creation stands as the world's tallest toothpick sculpture, inspiring young engineers everywhere.
After 25 years of bringing joy to morning TV, Kelly Ripa just earned a Guinness World Record for longest career as a daytime talk show host. The surprise celebration on Live with Kelly and Mark included confetti, family hugs, and a well-deserved standing ovation.
After 24 consecutive seasons, Brighton midfielder James Milner now holds three Guinness World Records for his extraordinary Premier League career. The same kid who once unwrapped the record book each Christmas just earned his place inside it.
Air Force Maj. Jonathan Buckingham has shattered 17 Guinness World Records, from sand skiing to balloon popping, and turned his passion into a nonprofit that donates equipment and books to children worldwide. This weekend, he'll attempt his 18th record in Peru.
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A gentle giant manatee named Romeo just earned a Guinness World Record as the oldest manatee ever verified, celebrating at least 71 years of life. The beloved sea cow has fathered nine calves and continues to thrive at his Florida home, inspiring hope for marine conservation.
A Lagos magician just shattered a 21-year-old world record by performing magic for 50 straight hours, completing over 1,200 unique tricks. Ibitoye Kingfahd's incredible feat isn't just about endurance; it's redefining how Africa sees magic as an art form.
Thousands of fans will wear bald caps at Pitbull's July 10 concert in London to set a Guinness World Record. The playful tribute turned into an official record attempt after concertgoers started dressing as Mr. Worldwide himself.
A devoted fan turned her love for The Weeknd's music into a world record that caught the artist's attention. Her achievement led to meeting her idol and attending exclusive concerts.
A Welsh town hasn't taken down its "World's Steepest Street" sign five years after New Zealand proved they actually hold the record. A tourist spotted the outdated claim during his cruise stop in Dunedin.
Paul Morad from Florissant, Missouri just earned a Guinness World Record for identifying 35 WWE entrance songs in one minute. His love for wrestling music turned a YouTube challenge into an officially certified world achievement.
A U.S. Air Force major has shattered 17 Guinness World Records, from bursting 200 balloons with a nail to spinning flaming knives on a balance board. His nonprofit turns these quirky feats into sports equipment donations for underfunded youth programs worldwide.
An Air Force officer juggling combat missions and software development has earned 17 Guinness World Records, from visiting 49 museums in 24 hours to bouncing basketballs on a balance board. His achievements show what's possible when determination meets creativity.
A U.S. Air Force pilot turned program manager has broken 17 Guinness World Records, from fire knife spinning to bursting 200 balloons with a nail. He's using his record-breaking feats to raise money for sports equipment for underfunded youth programs.
A U.S. Air Force pilot turned program manager has shattered 17 Guinness World Records while raising thousands for underprivileged kids. His quirky feats range from fire knife spins to popping 200 balloons with a nail.
Richard DeFreece from Tyler, Texas, just became a Guinness World Record holder by folding 250 functional paper airplanes in 60 minutes. He beat the previous record of 200 planes, folding at a rate of more than four airplanes every minute.
A Lagos makeup artist just earned a Guinness World Record for applying makeup continuously for six days straight. Tesglam's 146-hour marathon on over 200 faces is inspiring creatives across Nigeria.
A Northwestern senior who had never run a marathon completed six Ironman triathlons on six continents in less than a year, becoming the youngest person ever to achieve the feat. Taeyoung Lee went from joining his college triathlon club to breaking a Guinness World Record in just 18 months.
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