The Perth Mint in Western Australia created the world's largest gold bar, weighing 521.2 kg with 99.999% purity, breaking a Guinness World Record. The bar promotes the Mint's expertise and Australia's gold industry, with exports forecast to reach $60 billion by 2025-26.
The UK's tribute act scene is flourishing, offering affordable live music to low- to middle-income families amidst a cost of living crisis. These acts, often highly skilled, are crucial for the survival of grassroots music venues, contributing millions to the industry despite facing an 'elitist attitude'.
17-year-old Mehar Singh set a new Guinness World Record by achieving the fastest 100-meter ascent by a quadcopter in just 0.91 seconds. His custom-engineered drone's feat showcases his technical prowess and sets a new benchmark for drone technology, inspiring future innovations.
Eighteen-year-old Maya Merhige completed the 21.4-mile North Channel swim from Ireland to Scotland in 12 hours, 19 minutes, 37 seconds. This marks her fifth successful swim in the Oceans Seven challenge, aiming to become the youngest person to achieve this feat and earn a Guinness World Record while raising funds for pediatric cancer research.
Over 22,000 people gathered in London's Hyde Park wearing bald caps to set a Guinness World Record for the largest gathering of people wearing bald caps, inspired by rapper Pitbull.
Pitbull and 22,141 fans set a Guinness World Record for the largest gathering of people wearing bald caps at his BST Hyde Park show in London. The event, inspired by BBC Radio 1 presenter Greg James and content creator Jack Remmington, saw fans dressed in Pitbull's signature style.
O médico Renato Bayma Gaia e sua namorada, Naiara Roberta Ribeiro de Marins, conquistaram o recorde mundial do Guinness de maior número de beijos em 30 segundos, com 195 beijos. A homologação ocorreu nesta quinta-feira (9).
Studenti dell'Università di Pisa, parte del progetto Icarus, hanno stabilito un Guinness World Record costruendo l'aeroplano di carta più grande del mondo. Il velivolo, con un'apertura alare di 20,04 metri, ha volato per 59 metri, superando il precedente primato e certificato il 25 giugno a BolognaFiere.
Três irmãs brasileiras, com idades somadas de 316 anos, foram reconhecidas pelo Guinness como o trio de irmãos mais velhos do mundo. Um estudo genético busca entender os fatores biológicos por trás de sua longevidade excepcional.
巴西三姊妹朱琳娜、佐雷德和列維塔，合計年齡達316歲，獲金氏世界紀錄認證為全球在世最年長姊妹。她們的案例成為科學家追蹤長壽基因的重要線索，以了解極高齡時仍能維持身體與認知功能韌性的原因。
Iran's goalkeeper Alireza Beiranvand delivered a heroic performance against Belgium at the World Cup, making seven saves to secure a 0-0 draw. His journey from poverty and sleeping on the streets of Tehran to achieving Guinness World Records and playing on the global stage is a remarkable story of resilience.
Iran's goalkeeper Alireza Beiranvand made seven saves in a 0-0 draw against Belgium at the World Cup. His journey from sleeping on Tehran streets and working odd jobs to achieving two Guinness World Records and starring on the global stage is a compelling narrative.
Extreme athlete Andy Lewis, known for his 2012 Super Bowl performance with Madonna, died in a BASE jumping accident in Utah. He was among two fatalities at Mineral Bottom, a remote area near the Utah-Colorado border. Lewis also excelled in slacklining and owned a BASE jumping business.
Sunil Joseph, a 57-year-old social worker from Kerala, India, has set a Guinness World Record for the largest collection of paper cups, totaling 858 unique items from 31 countries. The collection, ranging from 5ml to 500ml, is part of his lifelong passion for collecting.
Greater Palm Springs Pride organizes a record attempt for the most Marilyn Monroe look-alikes (target: 500) on Saturday, honoring her 100th birthday, with proceeds benefiting LGBTQ rights awareness.
Joan Kroc's historic donation to the Salvation Army funded the creation of numerous community centers across the US, providing recreational, educational, and social services that continue to benefit communities decades later.
More than 100 Italian chefs in London created a 440.6-metre-long tiramisu, officially recognised by Guinness World Records as the longest ever made. The record-setting dessert was assembled inside Chelsea Old Town Hall using 50,000 biscuits and thousands of eggs, comfortably surpassing the previous record of 273.5 metres set in Milan in 2019. Chef Mirko Ricci, who previously held the title before losing it to Milan, led the two-day attempt to reclaim the record.
