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Over 600 people dressed as dinosaurs roared into the Guinness World Records at the University of Calgary's 60th birthday celebration. The joyful gathering crushed the previous record of 468 and reminded everyone that sometimes the world just needs a little more silliness.
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.
Manchester toddler Jude Owens just became the youngest person ever to complete two trick shots in snooker, setting both records before his third birthday. His natural talent emerged at home, and now he's one of the youngest double record holders in Guinness World Records history.
More than 1,000 soccer balls lined up in Hermann Park just set a Guinness World Record and they're all going to Houston's underserved youth. The city is gearing up for the FIFA World Cup with programs that ensure local kids benefit long after the matches end.
The University of Calgary shattered a Guinness World Record when 682 people dressed as dinosaurs gathered to celebrate the school's 60th anniversary. The crowd stomped past the previous record of 468, bringing together students, staff, alumni, and community members for a day of pure joy.
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.
Serial world record breaker David Rush, who holds over 350 Guinness World Records titles, appeared on Tinkercast's game show to inspire kids to chase their own record-breaking dreams. He started his journey to get children excited about STEM subjects, proving that determination and practice make big goals achievable.
Richard DeFreece is attempting to break the Guinness World Record for most paper airplanes made in one hour, and he's inviting his entire Tyler, Texas community to watch. The current record stands at 200 planes in 60 minutes.
A determined 9-year-old from Bowling Green, Kentucky, just became a Guinness World Record holder by drawing and completing a hopscotch course in under 50 seconds. Daxton Hunter joins his dad and brother in the family record book, proving that persistence and a little family inspiration go a long way.
A Tennessee teacher who dedicated 61 years to the same high school just earned a Guinness World Record and a surprise trip on national TV. Glenda Akin's story is inspiring former students to follow in her footsteps.
Milwaukee Horror Con is gathering at least 250 people dressed as Jason Voorhees to set a Guinness World Record this Sunday. The free event celebrates horror fandom and brings together thousands of fans for a weekend of community fun.
Five former college cross-country teammates are attempting to break a Guinness World Record at Indianapolis' 500 Festival Mini-Marathon while running connected inside a giant caterpillar costume. The group already holds one world record and plans to beat the current five-person costume time of 1:48:59.
Three siblings from Woburn just broke a Guinness World Record by earning bachelor's and master's degrees together from UMass Lowell in back-to-back years. The Marwad family's achievement shows what's possible when talent meets dedication.
Xavier Dillard, 22, just crushed a Guinness World Record by completing 12,412 pull-ups in 24 hours. What started as friendly competition three years ago became a dream worth two years of daily training.
A group of friends who broke a world record running a half marathon in a four-person caterpillar costume are adding a fifth teammate to chase another record at the Indianapolis 500 Festival Mini-Marathon. This time, everyone gets a plaque.
The 2026 London Marathon just became the largest marathon in history, with nearly 60,000 runners crossing the finish line. From world records up front to someone running in Crocs, it proved you can be both world-class and wonderfully weird.
An 8-year-old from South Africa just smashed the world record for most hops on one foot in a minute, jumping 208 times to inspire kids across his continent. Willem Delport beat the previous record by 82 hops with a simple dream: to show children everywhere that anything is possible.
A goalkeeper who once slept on streets and washed cars to survive just shut out Belgium at the World Cup. Alireza Beiranvand's journey from extreme poverty to double Guinness World Record holder proves dreams can survive anything.
Kacper Majchrzak didn't expect to swim that fast in a 3-metre deep pool. But the Polish athlete shattered a world record at The World Games in Chengdu, bringing home gold and silver medals for his country.
Thousands gathered in Mexico's capital to create a nearly kilometer-long human wave, attempting a Guinness World Record just days before the 2026 FIFA World Cup kicks off. The celebration blended football fever with traditional Mexican culture in a colorful display of national pride.
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