Most Ferrero Rocher chocolates eaten in one minute WHO: Jim Lyngvild WHAT: 7 WHERE: Copenhagen, Denmark WHEN: 10 October 2008 The most Ferrero Rocher chocolates eaten in one minute is seven and was achieved by Jim Lyngvild (Denmark) live on TV2 Denmark's Go? Aften Danmark in Copenhagen, Denmark, on 10 October 2008 Fastest run 100 metres barefoot on ice WHO: Nico Surings WHAT: 17.35 sec WHERE: Eindhoven, Netherlands WHEN: December 8, 2006 The fastest time to run 100 m (328 ft) barefoot on ice is 17.35 sec set by Nico Surings (Netherlands) at the Ijssportcentrum in Eindhoven, Netherlands, on December 8, 2006.
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Most Ferrero Rocher chocolates eaten in one minute WHO:Jim Lyngvild WHAT:7WHERE:Copenhagen, Denmark WHEN:10 October 2008
The most Ferrero Rocher chocolates eaten in one minute is seven and was achieved by Jim Lyngvild (Denmark) live on TV2 Denmark's Go? Aften Danmark in Copenhagen, Denmark, on 10 October 2008
Fastest run 100 metres barefoot on ice WHO:Nico SuringsWHAT:17.35 secWHERE:Eindhoven, NetherlandsWHEN:December 8, 2006
The fastest time to run 100 m (328 ft) barefoot on ice is 17.35 sec set by Nico Surings (Netherlands) at the Ijssportcentrum in Eindhoven, Netherlands, on December 8, 2006.
Fastest time to eat a 12" pizza
WHO:Josh Anderson WHAT:1 min 45.37 WHERE:Wellington, New Zealand WHEN:22 March 2008
The fastest time to eat a 12" pizza is 1 min 45.37 sec and was set by Josh Anderson (New Zealand) in an event organised by Scopa Ltd in Wellington, New Zealand, on 22 March 2008.
The fastest time to carve a face into a pumpkin is 24.03 seconds, by Stephen Clarke (USA), who broke his previous record on July 23, 2006 at Universal Studios, Orlando, Florida, USA as part of 'Food Network Challenge: Guinness World Records Week'.
Fastest Time to Pluck a Turkey
WHO:Vincent PilkingtonWHAT:1 minute 30 secondsWHERE:Cootehill, County Cavan, IrelandWHEN:November 17, 1980
Vincent Pilkington of Cootehill, County Cavan, Republic of Ireland, plucked a turkey in 1 minute 30 seconds on November 17, 1980. His past best time was 2 minutes 44 seconds. Vincent is so enthusiastic about his skills that he even carried out 24 hours of turkey plucking to raise funds for his local Holy Family School. In this time he plucked 244 turkeys.
Strangest Diet WHO:Michel Lotito(aka Mr Mangetout)WHAT:900 g (2 lb) of metal per dayWHERE:FranceWHEN:As of 1959
Michel Lotito (aka Monsieur Mangetout) from Grenoble, France, has been eating metal and glass since 1959. Gastroenterologists have described his ability to consume 900 g (2 lb) of metal per day as "unique". Mangetout - Michel's nickname - literally translates as "eats everything". Michel says bananas and hard-boiled eggs make him sick.
Most Cockroaches Eaten WHO:Ken EdwardsWHAT:36 cockroachesWHERE:London, UKWHEN:March 5, 2001
Ken Edwards of Glossop, Derbyshire, England ate 36 cockroaches in one minute on the set of The Big Breakfast, London, England on March 5, 2001.Ken is a retired ratcatcher and part-time entertainer who first took to the stage at age 18, but his talent for carrying out bizarre stage acts was unveiled on the British TV show Over The Top when he was 39. Ken's 47 rats-down-the-trouser trick caused such a stir that he became a celebrity overnight! His friends and family are now used to his freaky acts and Ken says, "If I were to actually do something normal then they would react!" WANT TO KNOW MORE?When Ken munches on his cockroaches, he says "It's like having an anesthetic at the back of the throat." This is due to the scent they let off to ward off predators! Tasty!CHECK THIS OUT...Cockroaches have lived unchanged for more than 320 million years. They are among the oldest fossil insects and are also among the most primitive living, winged insects. If a nuclear war broke out cockroaches would be the only living creatures to survive! FIVE FASCINATING COCKROACH FACTS1. In Australia there is an annual Cockroach Racing Championship. The winning roach scoops a top prize of $500.2. A cockroach has at least 18 knees!3. It can live for a month without a head!4. Female cockroaches are larger than males because they produce and carry their eggs.5. A lobster is often called the cockroach of the sea since it is a scavenger
Most Sheep Shorn in 8 Hours - Manual (Ewes) WHO:János MartonWHAT:50WHERE:Hódmezovásárhely, HungaryWHEN:April 26, 2003
The record for the most sheep shorn manually with scissors/handblade in 8 hours is 50 by János Marton of Hungary. Marton completed his challenge, without any breaks, on April 26, 2003 at Hódmezovásárhely Animal Husbandry Show, Hódmezovásárhely, Hungary.
Using a computer and four blank keyboards, and without looking at the screen, Michele Santelia (Italy) typed backwards 64 books (3,361,851 words, 19,549,382
characters) in their original languages including The Odyssey, Macbeth, The Vulgate Bible and the Guinness World Records Book 2002. Michele put together a 3,78 m (12 ft 4 in) high tower of the books typed. He completed typing backwards the volumes of the Dead Sea scrolls in Ancient Hebrew on 26 July 2007.
Side Wheel Driving Through Smallest Gap WHO:Terry GrantWHAT:68 cm (26.77 in) wider than the height of the carWHERE:Santa Pod Raceway, Wellingborough, UKWHEN:October 17, 2006
A team sponsored by the Sunday Times has set a new record for driving a car through the narrowest gap. In a 2006 Vauxhall Astra VXR, driver Terry Grant (UK) drove on two wheels through a gap 68 cm (26.77 in) wider than the height of the car, at the Santa Pod Raceway, Wellingborough, UK, on 17 October 2006.
Amazing FeatsHEAVIEST WEIGHT DANGLED FROM A SWALLOWED SWORDMatthew Henshaw (Australia) swallowed a non-retractable 40.5 cm (15.9 in) long sword and then held a sack of potatoes weighing 20.1 kg (44 lb 4.96 oz) attached to the handle of the sword for five seconds at the studios of Guinness World Records, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia, on 16 April 2005.
David Huxley pulled a Boeing 747-400, weighing 187 tonnes (184 tons), a distance of 91 m (298.5 ft) in 1 minute and 27.7 seconds on October 15, 1997 at Sydney, Australia. David has now retired from the strongman circuit. He currently owns and runs an event management and public relations company called Tartan Warriors, based in Sydney, Australia.
Roman Rings Hanging Duration WHO:Aratak GrigoyanWHAT:22.9 secWHERE:Yerevan, ArmeniaWHEN:April 25, 2003
Aratak Grigoyan held a technically correct azaryas cross position for 22.9 sec on the roman rings. The attempt was held at the Yerevan State Physical Culture University, Armenia on April 25, 2003.
Heaviest Car Balanced on the Head
WHO:John EvansWHAT:159.6 kg (352 lb)WHERE:London Studios, UKWHEN:May 24, 1999
It's death defying, it's daunting and it's downright dangerous. But England's John Evans balanced a 159.6 kg (352 lb) Mini on his head for 33 seconds at The London Studios, UK on May 24, 1999.Dangling cars from his head is all in a day's work for professional 'Head Balancer' Evans. He's balanced people, books and beers, but the car's by far the most deadly trick - a strong wind and it could be the end of the road for John.John's a gigantic guy. He's 2 meters tall and weighs in at 155.7 kg (343 lb). But it's his 60.9cm (24-inch) neck that's the only part of his body strong enough to take such immense weights. So the slightest slip, trip or nudge could send him tumbling to a crushing death, as his arms wouldn't be able to cope with the load!This big fella has broken 25 records in 11 categories and is going for more
Heaviest Weight Lifted with Ear WHO:Rakesh Kumar WHAT:71 kg (156 lb 8 oz) WHERE:Ludhiana, Punjab, India WHEN:21 May 2008
The heaviest weight lifted using only the ear is 71 kg (156 lb 8 oz) achieved by Rakesh Kumar (India), who lifted gym weights hanging from a clamp attached to his left ear at a gym in Ludhiana, Punjab, India, on 21 May 2008.
The most push-ups using the backs of the hands in one hour is 1,940 and was set by Paddy Doyle (UK) at Stamina's Boxing Self Defence Gym in Erin Go Bragh Sports Centre, Birmingham, UK, on November 8, 2007.
Jackie Bibby (USA), aka The Texas Snake Man, sat in a bathtub with 87 snakes on 5 November 2007 in Dublin, Texas, USA for 45 minutes as part of GWR Day.
Most Live Rattlesnakes Held in the Mouth WHO:Jackie BibbyWHAT:10WHERE:New York City, USAWHEN:November 9, 2006
The most live rattlesnakes held in the mouth by their tails without any assistance is 10 by Jackie Bibby (USA) for 10 seconds as part of Guinness World Records day on 9 November 2006 in New York City, USA.
Greatest Distance covered on a Static Cycle
WHO:Gerhard MandalkaWHAT:46.65 km (28.99 miles)WHERE:Physio-Fitness Paulsbad, Einbeck, GermanyWHEN:August 26, 2006
The record for the greatest distance covered on a static cycle is 46.65 km (28.99 miles) and was set by Gerhard Mandalka (Germany) at Physio-Fitness Paulsbad, Einbeck, Germany, on 26 August 2006.
Pogo Stick Jumping - Distance WHO:Ashrita FurmanWHAT:37.18 km (23.11 miles)WHERE:New York, USAWHEN:June 22, 1997
Ashrita Furman of Jamaica, New York, USA set a distance record of 37.18 km (23.11 miles) in 12 hours 27 min on June 22, 1997 at Queensborough Community College Track, New York, USA. Ashrita holds the most Guinness World Records of any indiviual - sacking racing, brick carrying and underwater rope jumping are some of his other records.
Greatest Distance Walked with a Milk Bottle Balanced on the Head
WHO:Ashrita FurmanWHAT:130.3 km (80.96 miles)WHERE:New York, USAWHEN:April 22-23, 1998
The greatest distance walked by a person continuously balancing a milk bottle on the head is 130.3 km (80.96 miles) by Ashrita Furman of New York, USA, around Victory Field track, Forest Park, Queens, on April 22-23, 1998. It took him 23 hours 35 minutes to complete the walk.Ashrita Furman was born on September 16, 1954, in Brooklyn, New York. As a teen, Ashrita says he was a major geek, who was bad at sport and quit on the first day of his school athletics team trials. He claimed "cool" status when he came across the spiritual teachings of Sri Chinmoy, and by 1974 he was such a fan that he named himself Ashrita (he was originally called Keith) and made it into the Guinness Book Of Records in 1979, by doing 27,000 jumping jacks. As Ashrita is a strict vegan he used soya rather than dairy milk for the record.WANT TO KNOW MORE?Ashrita may make this party trick look easy (if you really have to give it a go practice with a plastic bottle!), but it all comes down to his daily meditation regime. Ashrita is on a spiritual mission and uses his inner spirit to perform the record-breaking feats. Under the instruction of his guru, Sri Chinmoy, he says he's been able to attain a new level of self-transcendence - meaning he can overcome the physical pain and mental anguish of his testing record attempts. "I don't even have a flat head," says the headstrong record breaker. "You can see from the photo - I have to tilt my head to one side to keep the bottle balanced!"CHECK THIS OUT...Ashrita is a Guinness World Record guru and has broken the most Guinness World Records of any individual! He currently holds 14 records.FIVE MORE RECORDS ASHRITA FURMAN HOLDS1. Most Hop-Scotch Games in 24 Hours - 434.2. Most Rope Jumps in 24 Hours - 130,000. 3. Fastest 10-km Sack Race - 1 hour 25 minutes 10 seconds4. Most Underwater Rope Jumps in One Hour - 738.5. Fastest Pogo Stick Ascent of Canada's CN Tower - 57 minutes 51 seconds
Longest Duration Balancing on One Foot
WHO:Arulanantham Suresh JoachimWHAT:76 hours 40 minutesWHERE:Vihara Maha Devi Park Open Air Stadium, Sri LankaWHEN:May 22-25, 1997
The longest recorded duration for balancing on one foot is 76 hr 40 min by Arulanantham Suresh Joachim (Sri Lanka) at Vihara Maha Devi Park Open Air Stadium, Sri Lanka, from May 22-25, 1997.
Longest Lawn Mower Ride WHO:Gary HatterWHAT:23,487.5 km (14,594.5 miles)WHERE:USA, Canada and MexicoWHEN:May 31, 2000- February 14, 2001
The longest journey on a lawnmower is 23,487.5 km (14,594.5 miles) in 260 consecutive days by America's Gary Hatter. Hatter started his drive through Portland, Maine, on May 31, 2000 and passed through all 48 continuous US states as well as Canada and Mexico before arriving in Daytona Beach, Florida, on February 14, 2001.
Longest Tennis Marathon, Doubles
WHO:Brian Jahrsdoerfer & Michel Lavoie andPeter Okpokpo &Warner TseWHAT:48 hours and 15 minutesWHERE:Houston, Texas, USAWHEN:April 13-15, 2006
The longest competitive doubles tennis match lasting 48 hours and 15 minutes was played between Brian Jahrsdoerfer & Michel Lavoie and Peter Okpokpo & Warner Tse (all USA) at Westside Tennis Club, Houston, Texas, USA over April 13-15, 2006.
The record for the longest lecture marathon lasted for 120 hours and was achieved by Jayasimha Ravirala (India) who lectured on personality development concepts at FAPCCI Hall, Hyderabad, India, from 24 March to 29 March 2007.
The longest reading aloud marathon by a team lasted 224 hours and was completed by Milton Nan, Silvina Carbone, Carlos Antón, Edit Díaz, Yolanda Baptista and Natalie Dantaz (all Uruguay) at Mac Center Shopping, Paysandú, Uruguay between September 13-22, 2007.
Largest Wobble Board Ensemble WHO:Boots Head Office WHAT:513 WHERE:Nottingham, UK WHEN:16 November 2007
The record for the largest wobble board ensemble is 513 participants, set by Boots Head Office in Nottingham, UK, on 16 November 2007.
The longest contra line involved 1,048 participants who danced to the song 'YMCA' at Island School, Hong Kong on 25 September 2007.
Most to Parachute From a Balloon Simultaneously WHO:Paraclub FlevoWHAT:20WHERE:Markelo, NetherlandsWHEN:May 10, 2003
A total of 20 members from the Paraclub Flevo of Lelystad, The Netherlands, jumped from a balloon simultaneously at 2,000 m (6,500 ft) over Markelo, The Netherlands, on May 10, 2003.
Largest Human Mobile
WHO:Target Cranes, The Stunt Company, Bellville Fire Dept. and the Fire Brigade of Boland Mun WHAT:105 people WHERE:Stellenbosch, South Africa WHEN:3 November 2007
The largest human mobile was made up of 105 people from Target Cranes, The Stunt Company, Bellville Fire Dept. and the Fire Brigade of Boland Mun, in the grounds of Horizon House, Stellenbosch, South Africa on 3 November 2007.The lowest point of the mobile was 98 meters above the ground.
Largest Irish Dance WHO:City of DublinWHAT:10,036WHERE:Dublin, Ohio, USAWHEN:August 4, 2007
The largest Irish dance involved 10,036 participants at the Dublin Irish Festival organized by the City of Dublin in Dublin, Ohio, USA on August 4, 2007.
Largest Tea Party
WHO:Dainik BhaskarWHAT:32,681WHERE:Indore, IndiaWHEN:24 February 2008
The record for the largest tea party is 32,681 participants and was achieved by Dainik Bhaskar (India) for the City of Indore, at Nehru Stadium, in Indore, India, on 24 February 2008.
Largest Guitar Ensemble WHO:Andreas VockrodtWHAT:1,802WHERE:Leinfelden-Echterdingen, GermanyWHEN:26 June, 2007
The largest guitar ensemble involved 1,802 participants who played 'Smoke on the Water' simultaneously led by the band 'Party Blues in Bb' in Leinfelden-Echterdingen (Germany) on 26 June 2007. The band was led by Andreas Vockrodt (Germany).
Most people taking part in a ground breaking ceremony
The largest ground breaking ceremony was achieved by 4,532 people in an event hosted by Unique Builders (a Mannat Group enterprise) in Jaipur, Rajasthan, India on 17 November 2007.
Largest school by pupils WHO:City Montessori SchoolWHAT:32,114WHERE:Lucknow, IndiaWHEN:February 5, 2008
The largest school in terms of pupils is the City Montessori School in Lucknow, India, which had a record enrolment of 32,114 pupils on 5 February 2008 for the 2007-2008 academic year.
Most People Spinning (static cycling)
WHO:Central GymWHAT:342WHERE:Valencia, SpainWHEN:26 July 2008
The most people spinning is 342 and was achieved by Central Gym in Xativa, Valencia, Spain, on 26 July 2008.
Largest gathering of Santa Claus' WHO:
WHAT:12,965WHERE:Derry City, Northern IrelandWHEN:09 September 2007
Thousands descended on Guildhall Square in Derry City, Northern Ireland, on September 9, 2007, to help break the world record for the Largest gathering of Santa Clauses. A total of 12,965 people dressed up as Santa or Santa's helper to smash the previous record of 3,921, which was set during the Santa Dash event in Liverpool City Centre on December 4, 2005 . The Derry record attempt, arranged by Martin Mullan, helped to raise over £100,000 for local charities as well as bring an early splash of festive colour to the city center.
Most people belly dancing simultaneously
WHO:BBC Radio Hereford and WorcesterWHAT:535WHERE:Malvern, UKWHEN:08 November 2008
The most people belly dancing simultaneously is 535 at an event organised by BBC Radio Hereford and Worcester for Children in Need, in Malvern, UK, on 8 November 2008.
