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Rat Sets Record for Most Land Mines Sniffed Out By His Species
Ronin the rat proves rodents can be heroes too.
WORLD RECORDS
Nearly 900 Dachshunds Break Record for Breed’s Largest Dog Walk
What happens when nearly 900 dachshunds gather in one place? A world record, of course.
The Vienna Vegetable Orchestra Turns Produce Into Musical Instruments
This record-breaking band specializes in vegetal instruments—from celeriac bongos to pepper horns.
27-Year-Old Therapy Llama Is Officially the Oldest of His Species
Whitetop the therapy llama just celebrated a record-breaking birthday.
Japan Is Now Home to the World’s Smallest Park
Oregon‘s Mill Ends Park is no longer the smallest in the world. The title now belongs to a park in Nagaizumi Town, Japan.
Detroit Library Lets Man Keep Book That‘s Five Decades Overdue
The Warren Public Library waived late fees for a Chicago man who check out a baseball book 50 years ago.
The World Cheese Awards’s No. 1 Cheddar Might Be at a Grocery Store Near You
Hundreds of judges braved a very pungent slate of contestants to determine the best cheddar cheese in the world.
Recently Discovered ‘Toadlet’ Is One of Smallest Vertebrates on Earth
Researchers just described one of the tiniest frogs known to science.
Do People Really Die of ‘Old Age’?
Can an octogenarian really just collapse from the wear and tear of life?
You Can Help Set a World Record for Most People Playing Solitaire in 24 Hours
This Guinness World Record requires no skill—just an internet connection.
World’s Second-Largest Diamond Uncovered in Botswana
The impressive gemstone comes in at 2492 carats.
The Weirdest Guinness World Records Set in Each U.S. State (and Washington, D.C.)
Every U.S. state’s strangest Guinness World Record, from gargantuan salad fodder in Alaska to Wyoming’s longest beard chain.
Watch a Record-Breaking 100,000-Piece Domino Structure Fall in 8 Minutes
It took a team of people 10 days to arrange the dominos and 8 minutes to watch them fall.
10 Entertaining Movie-Related Guinness World Records
From the most commonly used movie title to the most reused prop.
New Study Sheds Light on the Greenland Shark's Record-Breaking Lifespan
Scientists are closer to understanding how Greenland sharks can survive for hundreds of years.
Meet the Toddler Who Earned the Guinness World Record as Youngest Male Artist
Ace-Liam Nana Sam Ankrah is not quite 2 years old, but he has already sold several works.
BarkGate: Guinness World Records Is Having Trouble Verifying the World’s Oldest Dog
At 31 years old, Bobi was supposed to have been the world’s oldest dog. Now Guinness isn’t so sure.
8 World Records Too Dangerous for Guinness
The world's longest saxophone note is too risky to attempt. So is the world's longest kiss.
British House Cat Sets Record for World’s Loudest Purr
From the sound of it, Bella the cat is pleased with her record-breaking achievement.
How Does Sword Swallowing Really Work?
The ancient art of sword swallowing may seem like some sort of elaborate trick—but it’s very, very real (and very, very dangerous).
Meet Pepper X: Guinness World Records’ New Hottest Pepper
The Carolina Reaper used to be the hottest pepper in the world—but it just got dethroned by its own offspring.
The World’s Oldest Hotel Has Been Dispensing Hospitality for More Than 1300 Years
Want a real feeling for history? Go to Nishiyama Onsen Keiunkan in Japan, a hotel that's played host to shoguns and emperors.
The World's Oldest Restaurant Has Been Operating Continuously for 300 Years
Many elements of Restaurante Botín in Madrid date back to when it opened in 1725, including the fire in the oven.
Chew on These 11 Impressive Competitive Eating Records
Pop a Tums and read about some of the most impressive competitive eating records ever broken.