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Ethel Caterham, the world's oldest person, just turned 117 in Surrey, England, making history as the first British person to reach this age. She celebrated with family, friends, and memories of meeting King Charles last year. #
A horse in the United States just celebrated his 38th birthday, earning recognition as the world's oldest living horse. He spent the special day with the woman who has cared for him his entire life.
Jose Flores from Costa Rica has defied every expectation, reaching 119 years old while still walking, smiling, and living independently. Researchers are racing to verify what could be the world's most extraordinary case of human longevity.
A Virginia horse has claimed the world record as the oldest living horse at 37 years old, thanks to decades of devoted care from the woman who's loved her since childhood. Paige Blumer and Fancy prove that lifelong bonds create magic.
A Virginia Quarter Horse named Fancy just earned a Guinness World Record as the oldest living horse at 37 years old. Her secret? A lifetime of devoted care from the owner who's loved her since age eight.
A Golden Sebright chicken from Portland, Maine just became the world's oldest living chicken at 15 years and 100 days old. Gertie has outlived dozens of flock mates and still loves chatting with her human friends.
Five college friends who already broke one Guinness World Record running a half marathon in a caterpillar costume are adding a fifth person to their fuzzy suit to break another record at the Indianapolis 500 Festival Mini-Marathon on May 2. They're bringing along a documentary crew to capture the wild attempt.
Charles Smith was 91 years and 209 days old when he held his granddaughter Isla for the first time, earning him a Guinness World Record. His secret to staying young? Adventure, friendship, and plenty of tea.
A tiny bantam chicken in Maine just earned a Guinness World Record by living to almost 16 years old when most chickens barely make it past five. Her secret? Jazz music, homemade care, and probably some amazing genes.
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.
Pauline Kana, better known as "Gangster Granny" on TikTok, just earned a Guinness World Record at age 99 by crowd surfing across 20,000 fans at a Texas music festival. The viral sensation says she's not chasing fame but loves connecting with people around the world.
Houstonians will line up over 1,000 soccer balls in Hermann Park this April, breaking a world record while celebrating the city's upcoming World Cup matches. The soccer balls will then go to local youth programs across the city.
New York is hosting one of the world's largest free watch parties for the FIFA World Cup 2026 Final, bringing 50,000 people together on Central Park's Great Lawn on July 19. Registration opens June 11 through a lottery system run by Global Citizen.
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.
Leonard the border collie celebrated his eighth birthday in Portugal by showing off his book-balancing skills at a bookstore that's been open since 1732. The four-time world record holder delighted staff and shoppers at Bertrand in Lisbon during his first trip abroad.
Britain's Keely Hodgkinson just broke a 23-year-old indoor record and now has her sights set on track's most untouchable mark. The 800m outdoor world record has stood for 43 years, but the Olympic champion believes 2026 is her year.
A Humboldt penguin named Spneb just became the world's oldest at 38 years old, celebrating with an ice cake topped with sardines. Despite her advanced age, she still supervises younger penguins at her Cornwall sanctuary like a "feathery neighborhood watch."
Fatou, the world's oldest gorilla, just celebrated her 69th birthday at Berlin Zoo with a special vegetable feast. Her dignified presence and remarkable longevity offer hope for gorilla conservation worldwide.
Canadian sprinters shattered a world record and qualified four relay teams for the 2027 World Championships in a stunning performance at the World Athletics Relays in Botswana. The breakthrough moment shows Canada's track dominance is only getting stronger.
Frank Zieminski turned a 1970s hobby into history-making achievement at age 95, becoming the oldest person to solve a 3x3 Rubik's Cube in competition. The West Seneca grandfather didn't stop there, claiming three world records in one day.
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