Guinness World Records

In January 1964, American student Randy Gardner sits on a bed next to various household objects he will later have to identify by memory as part of a sleep deprivation experiment in San Diego, Calif. Gardner set the world record during the experiment, staying awake for over 264 hours.

Science

Lessons from sleeplessness: The 60th anniversary of Randy Gardner's world record

6:37pm January 28, 2024

by Ashley Montgomery

Sixty years ago, 17-year-old Randy Gardner broke a Guinness world record by staying awake for 11 consecutive days. His experiment is one of the most well-documented cases of sleep deprivation.

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As of Tuesday, Guinness World Record said it is reviewing evidence of Bobi's lifespan, while also looking for new information and "reaching out to experts and those linked to the original application."

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Bobi's 'oldest ever dog' title is in question as Guinness World Record investigates

5:00am January 17, 2024

by Vanessa Romo

The Portuguese pooch was said be 31 years when he died last October, far outlasting dogs of the same breed, which often live half that age. Now, experts have doubts about the validity of those claims.

This 10.0 mm (0.4 inches) monster snowflake holds the Guinness record for the largest snow crystal. A microscope was used to photograph it in four quadrants, which were later digitally recombined.

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Just how big can a snowflake get? It depends on what you mean by 'snowflake'

5:00am December 25, 2023

by Nell Greenfieldboyce

The Guinness World Record folks would have us believe in a 19th century snowflake more than a foot wide, but some scientists are skeptical.

Dorothy Hoffner, 104, went skydiving Oct. 1 and could hold the record for the oldest person to jump from a plane. She died Monday, likely in her sleep, Brookdale Senior Living said in a statement.

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A 104-year-old woman dies before Guinness can confirm her record as oldest skydiver

7:15pm October 11, 2023

by Ayana Archie

Dorothy Hoffner, 104, went skydiving Oct. 1 and died Monday in her sleep. Guinness World Records is still working to confirm if Hoffner broke the record for the oldest person to jump from a plane.

Pearl the dog measures exactly 3.59 inches tall and 5 inches long.

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The world's shortest dog is Pearl, a dollar-sized diva who loves dressing up

3:54pm April 12, 2023

by Rachel Treisman

The new world record-holder stands shorter than a Popsicle stick at 3.59 inches and follows a long line of low dogs. The chihuahua's owner describes her as "small like a ball" and "a bit of a diva."

Sister André poses for a portrait at the Sainte Catherine Laboure care home in Toulon, southern France, on April 27, 2022. With her death, the oldest living person is now Maria Branyas Morera of Spain at age 115.

The world's oldest person, Sister André of France, dies at age 118

11:04am January 18, 2023

by Kaitlyn Radde

Born Lucile Randon in 1904, Sister André spent most of her life in religious service as a Roman Catholic nun. The oldest living person is now Maria Branyas Morera of Spain at age 115.

Jonathan chills on the lawn of Plantation House, the residence of the governor of St. Helena, in October 2017. The world's oldest tortoise is celebrating what is believed to be his 190th birthday this year.

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Jonathan, the world's oldest tortoise, marks his 190th with fanfare and salad cake

12:49pm December 07, 2022

by Rachel Treisman

While Jonathan's exact birthday is unknown, it's estimated he was born in 1832 — before the first photograph of a person and the first postage stamp. He's getting lots of well-wishes on St. Helena.

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David Rush set out to break 52 Guinness World Records in 2021. So far, the organization has verified 43 of them.

Idaho man says he completed his goal of breaking 52 world records in a single year

2:13pm January 27, 2022

by Rachel Treisman

Author and speaker David Rush so far earned 43 official Guinness World Records in 2021, including fastest time to arrange a chess set and most juggling catches while on a balance board, blindfolded.

Edith Murway (right) with her friend Carmen Gutworth at the gym. Gutworth convinced Murway to join her at the gym, which is how at 91 she got hooked on lifting.

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Meet The Nonagenarian Who Is A Record-Breaking Weightlifter

1:48pm August 06, 2021

Edith Murway holds the Guinness World Record for oldest competitive weightlifter. She turns 100 on Sunday. Murway started powerlifting at 91.

At 196 feet deep, Deep Dive Dubai has set the record for the deepest diving pool. Visitors can explore, play pool and chess, and visit an underwater library.

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With A Staggering Depth Of 196 Feet, The World's Deepest Pool Is Opening In Dubai

10:00am July 10, 2021

by Josie Fischels

At 196 feet deep, Deep Dive Dubai has set the record for the deepest diving pool. Visitors can explore, play pool and chess, and visit an underwater library.