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Marvel fans can now pre-order an LED-lit, Galactus-inspired popcorn bucket big enough to set a Guinness World Record.

What happens when nearly 900 dachshunds gather in one place? A world record, of course.
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This record-breaking band specializes in vegetal instruments—from celeriac bongos to pepper horns.
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Whitetop the therapy llama just celebrated a record-breaking birthday.
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Oregon‘s Mill Ends Park is no longer the smallest in the world. The title now belongs to a park in Nagaizumi Town, Japan.
CaLea Johnson|
The Warren Public Library waived late fees for a Chicago man who check out a baseball book 50 years ago.
CaLea Johnson|
Hundreds of judges braved a very pungent slate of contestants to determine the best cheddar cheese in the world.
Jake Rossen|
Researchers just described one of the tiniest frogs known to science.
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Can an octogenarian really just collapse from the wear and tear of life?
Jake Rossen|
This Guinness World Record requires no skill—just an internet connection.
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The impressive gemstone comes in at 2492 carats.
CaLea Johnson|
Every U.S. state’s strangest Guinness World Record, from gargantuan salad fodder in Alaska to Wyoming’s longest beard chain.
Ellen Gutoskey, Jake Rossen|
It took a team of people 10 days to arrange the dominos and 8 minutes to watch them fall.
Jake Rossen|
From the most commonly used movie title to the most reused prop.
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Scientists are closer to understanding how Greenland sharks can survive for hundreds of years.
CaLea Johnson|
Ace-Liam Nana Sam Ankrah is not quite 2 years old, but he has already sold several works.
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At 31 years old, Bobi was supposed to have been the world’s oldest dog. Now Guinness isn’t so sure.
Jake Rossen|
The world's longest saxophone note is too risky to attempt. So is the world's longest kiss.
Jake Rossen|
From the sound of it, Bella the cat is pleased with her record-breaking achievement.
Michele Debczak|
The ancient art of sword swallowing may seem like some sort of elaborate trick—but it’s very, very real (and very, very dangerous).
Shaunacy Ferro|
The Carolina Reaper used to be the hottest pepper in the world—but it just got dethroned by its own offspring.
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