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Rapunzel, Rapunzel! Let down your hair so you can win a world record, Queen! GWR/Twitter

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Hair Apparent: New Guinness World Record Holder for Longest Hair

The Guinness Book of Records has crowned a new champion of extremely long hair, unseating the previous record-holder by just over 8 inches. But not everyone is on board with the win.

Grigor Manukyan Breaks Record for Most Pull Ups on Bar Between Two Moving Trucks YouTube Screenshot / Guinness World Records

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Local Teen Breaks World Record, Mother Still Disappointed He Didn’t Become Doctor

Teenager Grigor Manukyan has made headlines by securing a Guinness World Record for the most consecutive pull-ups performed on a bar suspended between two moving trucks. His astonishing feat of 44 pull-ups was dedicated to the memory of fallen heroes.

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Trend Alert: Is Shoving 68 Matchsticks Up Your Nose Work-Appropriate?

An urgent memorandum came across the Viral News Desk and it was finally time to address the elephant in the room: the extremely on-trend practice of jamming dozens of matchsticks into your nostrils. If You Nose, You Nose.

The world's oldest wombat in an undated photo from February 2022 syrupmermaid/Twitter

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No Botox Needed! The World’s Oldest Wombat is 34 and THRIVING!

Wain the Wombat is 34 years old, which is more than twice the average lifespan of 15. After being officially recognized by the Guinness Book of World Records, Wain’s life was forever changed.

23.6-Foot Eiffel Tower Matchstick Sculpture Denied Guinness Record Richard Plaud/Facebook

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Record-Breaking Matchstick Eiffel Tower Struck Down by Guinness

A Frenchman’s dream of a Guinness World Record for his 23.6-foot Eiffel Tower model was dashed due to the use of non-standard matches. Despite the disappointment, Plaud’s masterpiece was exhibited to an audience of 4,000, but its future presentation remains uncertain.

The oldest videogames Bilibili content creator bilibili/Twitter

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88-Year-Old ‘Gamer Grandpa’ Clinches Guinness World Record

88-year-old ‘Gamer Grandpa’ Yang Binglin, a popular video game content creator on Bilibili, has earned a Guinness World Record. Despite his age, his passion for gaming and dedication to his fans remain undiminished.

Harbin Ice-Snow World CGTN/YouTube

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Dazzling Winter Wonderland Theme Park Shatters World Record

Harbin Ice-Snow World in China broke its own record, securing the Guinness World Record for the largest temporary ice and snow theme park. The 40th Snow Festival opened its doors with more than 8 million square feet of ice sculptures in a symphony of ice and snow.

LuLu Lotus World Record for Loudest Nose Whistle GWR/Twitter

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Loudest Nose on Earth Blows Away Record Books

Lulu Lotus from Canada secured a Guinness World Record with the world’s loudest nose whistle at a whopping 44.1 decibels. A childhood of whimsical pranks led to this extraordinary feat, and now she dreams that her 5-year-old son might one day surpass her record.

Ben Pobjoy completed 242 freestyle marathons in 2023, surpassing the Guinness World Record benpobjoy/Instagram

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Man Breaks World Record Running 242 Marathons in 2023

Ben Pobjoy, a 42-year-old Canadian ran 242 freestyle marathons throughout 70 countries in 2023 surpassing the Guinness World Record. His record was not just about reaching a physical milestone; it embodied a ten-year commitment to personal growth and transformation.

Elizabeth Allen with her Longest Candy Wrapper Chain Guinness World Records/Twitter

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Woman Secures the World Record for Longest Candy Wrapper Chain

An elementary school teacher secured a spot in the Guinness World Records by transforming 10,000 candy wrappers into a sweet success. Originating as a university assignment and developed over four years, it served as inspiration for her students.

Kan Qingru, Liu Xinzhu, Wang Huanan - Jumprope Trio Guinness World Records/Facebook

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Chinese Jump Rope Trio Shatters World Record

A Chinese jump rope trio secured a Guinness World Record with 176 consecutive double under skips in one minute while simultaneously jumping long rope. Their remarkable feat not only demonstrated exceptional skill but also highlighted a family’s shared passion for jump rope.

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Brazilian YouTubers Reach New Heights with Tallest Popsicle Stick Tower

A popular Latin American YouTube channel broke the Guinness World Record by building the world’s tallest Popsicle stick tower, standing over 70 feet tall. Despite numerous challenges, the team’s resilience and determination led to this remarkable achievement.

Nicholas Manning Achieving his Dream Guinnes World Records/YouTube

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Aussie Sets World Record for Underpants Speed Dressing

Brisbane resident Nicholas Manning achieved his childhood dream of setting a Guinness World Record. After six months of dedicated training, he broke two records with his incredible speed for putting on underpants.

Yammel Rodriguez with Guiness World Record Instagram Screenshot / @guinnessworldrecords

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Yammel Rodriguez Shatters Records with Aerial Hoop Prowess

A Mexican acrobat set a World Record with 47 aerial hoop somersaults in one minute. A journey from discovering acrobatics at 17  to becoming the first Latina with such a prestigious record reflects dedication, resilience, and courage.