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Sean’s Bar, Ireland’s Oldest Pub, Might Also Be the World's Oldest Pub
Sean's Bar's 1100-year-old structure makes it the oldest pub in Ireland—and possibly the world.
WORLD RECORDS
The World's Tallest Outdoor Elevator Takes Riders Through the Mountains That Inspired 'Avatar'
The world's tallest outdoor elevator takes riders through China's Zhangjiajie National Forest, which inspired the floating mountains in 'Avatar.'
Casey, Illinois—Pop. 2404—Is Home to the World's Largest Mailbox, Rocking Chair, Wind Chime, Wooden Clog, Pitchfork, Key, Barber Shop Pole, and More
Casey, Illinois, makes up for what it lacks in population size with Guinness World Records for really big stuff.
The 10 Tallest Roller Coasters on Earth
Attention, adrenaline-junkies: The steel behemoths on this list of the tallest roller coasters in the world will not disappoint.
San Marino, a European Microstate, Just Became the Smallest Country Ever to Win an Olympic Medal
Thanks to shooter Alessandra Perilli, San Marino knocked Liechtenstein off a very specific—and very tiny—Olympic throne.
Watch the World's Tallest Sandcastle Being Built in Denmark
The coronavirus-themed sandcastle in Denmark stands a record-breaking 69 feet tall, making it the world's largest.
The World's Most Expensive Houseplant Just Sold for $20,000 in New Zealand
A rare, white variegated Rhaphidophora Tetrasperma ignited a bidding war when it was listed on a New Zealand auction site.
The Largest Round Pizza Ever Made Was as Wide as 1.5 Baseball Fields
The world's largest round pizza—dubbed "Ottavia"—stretched more than 130 feet across and covered 13,580 square feet.
What's the Longest Novel Ever Published?
Clocking in at 1.3 million words and 9.6 million characters, Marcel Proust's novel 'In Search of Lost Time' is the world's longest book, according to Guinness World Records.
Each Side of the World's Biggest Rubik's Cube Is 67 Square Feet
Just turning one row of the Guinness World Record holder for the largest Rubik's Cube on Earth is a serious feat.
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.
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.