WORLD RECORDS

5 Guinness World Records Controversies

From tainted arcade high scores to a suspected case of stolen identity, here are five of our favorite Guinness World Record controversies.

World’s Largest Ouija Board Unveiled in Salem, Massachusetts

Conduct a seance by standing in the 400-pound planchette and letting the spirits move you across the board.

Fernando Frazão/Agência Brasil, Wikimedia Commons // CC BY 3.0 br

Simone Biles Just Became the Most Decorated Female Gymnast in History

At the 2019 World Gymnastics Championships in Germany, Simone Biles won her 21st gold medal, setting a new record for the women's division.

The World’s Steepest Street Is in Harlech, Wales

Will New Zealand decide to repave Baldwin Street to steal back the honor from Wales? One resident hopes so.

Fearless Man Slices 26 Watermelons on His Stomach in 60 Seconds, Setting New Record

"My first reaction is I’m relieved that I didn’t kill myself."

Supermarket Employees to Compete in National Bagging Competition

Competitors will be judged on weight distribution, appearance, speed, and technique (no smushed bread allowed).

See (Probably) the World's Heaviest Squash in All Its Glory

A Rhode Island man tipped the scales with his 2118-pound beauty.

In Pursuit of Guinness Fame, Two Men Ride the Entire Boston Subway System in Record-Setting Time

After much jostling, live-tweeting, and bladder-holding, Dominic DiLuzio and Alex Cox finally declared victory.

Remembering Steve Fossett's 2002 Solo Round-the-World Balloon Flight

It took him six attempts to complete the trip, and he celebrated with Bud Light.

Watch These Japanese Elementary Schoolers Set a Guinness World Record for Jump Rope

The school just edged out the previous record, which belonged to their rivals.

A Maine Coon Cat in Australia May Be the World's Longest Feline

Omar is nearly 4 feet long, and weighs close to 31 pounds.

Watch an 8-Year-Old-Boy Break His Own Limbo Skating Record

Tiluck Keisam from Manipur, India roller-skated 475 feet, 7 inches beneath poles set 2 1/2 feet above ground.

Teenager Builds a 'Record-Breaking' Chain of 15,524 Dominos

18-year-old Lily Hevesh claims that she broke an unofficial world record with her elaborate installation.

10 Weird and Wonderful Personal Collections

Back scratchers, umbrella sleeves, and fossilized poop are the items of choice for these unique collectors. Check out what they've been collecting over the years.

9 Halloween-Related Guinness World Records

There's plenty of pumpkins, candy, costumes, and clowns ahead.

Massachusetts Man Paddles Eight Miles in a 1200-Pound Pumpkin 'Boat'

Todd Sandstrum is trying to set a world record, and drum up support for local agricultural efforts.

A 30-Year-Old Siamese Is the World's New 'Oldest Living Cat'

Move over, Corduroy the Maine Coon...