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A Virginia family spent six hours arranging their late brother's squirt gun collection in a driveway, potentially breaking a Guinness World Record by 600 guns. They're honoring Paul Guncheon's dream of getting his beloved collection into the record books.
A Spanish city famous for basketball just proved its love for the game in the most spectacular way. Badalona gathered 782 participants to shatter the world record for the largest knockout basketball game ever played.
A Sydney dream pop duo just raced across NSW and into Canberra, playing nine shows in 12 hours to break a Guinness World Record while raising over $2,200 for mental health. Despite traffic jams, a missing helicopter, and a plane malfunction, they finished with just 15 seconds to spare.
A 19-year-old from Covington, Virginia just shattered the Guinness World Record for the longest bowling marathon, staying awake for nearly six days straight. "Zombie Josh" bowled his way into history with 134 hours and 57 minutes of nonstop play.
A second-grader from Monroeville piled on 50 sweaters to break a Guinness World Record, then did it all over again when told the first video didn't count. His determination and smile never wavered through either attempt.
A five-year-old and his parents turned a childhood toy into a world record, sending a rainbow slinky down 53 stairs. They nearly gave up when a storm rolled in, but persistence paid off.
A Coral Gables dog park just made Guinness World Records history with the largest canine pool party ever. Two hundred seventy-seven splashing pups turned a summer day into an unforgettable celebration.
A Polish content creator just shattered MrBeast's Guinness World Record for charity fundraising, listening to the same song on repeat for nine straight days. The marathon effort raised thousands for a good cause while capturing global attention.
Santiago Vergara completed Australia's Ballarat half-marathon in 2 hours and 34 minutes while walking on 90-centimeter stilts, beating the time needed for a Guinness World Record. The 33-year-old performer has been walking on stilts for 18 years and brings them everywhere from beaches to mountain peaks.
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.
After nearly four years and massive losses, Guinness Nigeria is paying shareholders again under new ownership. The turnaround marks a stunning recovery for one of Africa's most iconic beverage brands.
Over 13,000 people gathered in Mexico City's Zócalo plaza to break the Guinness World Record for the world's largest football training session. The massive celebration of soccer brought together players of all ages and skill levels for one unforgettable day. ---