Latest records
Longest anamorphic painting
The longest anamorphic painting measures 106.3 m (348 ft 9 in) and was created by Joe Hill of 3D Joe and Max (both UK) and unveiled at West India Quay, London, UK, to celebrate Guinness World Re...
Fastest toilet
The fastest toilet is the "Bog Standard", a motorcycle and sidecar hidden under a bathroom set consisting of bathtub, sink, and laundry bin, which can travel to a speed of 68 kmh (42.25 mph) and...
Fastest mobility scooter
Colin Furze (UK) has supercharged a mobility scooter so that it can reach a top speed of 115.21 km/h (71.59 mi/h). It took Colin three months to convert the scooter, which features five gears, a ...
Fastest time to cram into a box
Fastest time to cram into a box is 4.78 seconds achieved by Skye Broberg at Melia Whitehouse Hotel, London on 15 September 2011. The dimensions of the box into which Skye crammed are 52cm x 45cm ...
Smallest roadworthy car
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Lolong, The World's Largest Crocodile In Captivity, Dies In The Philippines
The 'largest crocodile in captivity' title reverts to 5.48-metre Cassius after Lolong, a 6.17-metre crocodile, passed away at the Bunawan Eco-Park and Research Centre, Philippines.
Guinness World Records Gone Wild! – Download Episode 1 free from iTunes
Plus Mike Janela reviews episode one of the first original GWR show to hit America in more than a decade.
Cat In The Hat inspires New York school kids to set Dr Seuss-themed record
Children travel to New York Public Library in bid to set a new world record for "Most People Wearing Cat in the Hat Hats".
Super Bowl XLVII: World records tumble as Baltimore Ravens beat San Francisco 49ers
Mike Janela reports as the Ravens hold their nerve to beat the 49ers 34-31 in a thrilling game at the Superdome in New Orleans.
Francois Gabart shatters round-the-world record sailing record with Vendee Globe victory
French sailor Francois Gabart has written his name into the seafaring history books after setting a new world record for Fastest circumnavigation sailing monohull solo (male).
