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Pub owner fined after Irish 'nuns' are caught drinking illegally

Listowel - A charity event in Listowel, Ireland, combined raising funds with a record-breaking attempt. The trouble began after pub closing-time when police raided the pub full of "nuns" illegally drinking.

In the Media by Eileen Kersey - 3 comments

Review: Philippines — Breaking world records for Guinness in 2012

The Philippines, which had hogged the headlines for setting the global record for impeaching a Supreme Court justice, snared some of the most colorful world records that found their way into the Guinness World Records (GWR).

In the Media by Antonio Figueroa

World Guinness Record for longest 'human chair' goes to Japan

The residents of Onojo City, Japan were informed by the Guinness World Records that they have the title of the world's longest "human chair."

In the Media by Can Tran

'Gangnam Style' sets a Guinness World Record

South Korean rapper PSY's galloping dance moves, as seen in the popular single 'Gangnam Style' turned him into an online sensation when the music video came out just three short months ago. But now, the rapper can also add a world title to his success.

In the Media by Alexandra Christopoulos - 1 comment

Two-faced cat sets longevity record in Guinness Book of Records

Frank ‘n Louie is a cat that has just set the world record for being the longest living cat with two faces. The feline, which has two noses, three eyes and two mouths, one brain and one stomach, has just celebrated turning 12 years old.

In the Media by Leigh Goessl - 3 comments

777lb hamburger sets new world record at Alameda County Fair

Alameda - In another impressive feat overseen by officials from Guinness World Records, the world’s largest hamburger was prepared by grill chefs at the Alameda County Fair this past weekend.

In the Media by Christopher Bates - 1 comment

Doctor Who gains two more world records

Guinness World Records have awarded Doctor Who, the BBC's long-running science-fiction drama series, two new world records.

In the Media by Mathew Wace Peck - 2 comments

Guinness World Record for Doctor Who Magazine

Guinness World Records has named Doctor Who Magazine the world’s “Longest Running Magazine Based on a Television Series”.

In the Media by Andrew John

World's Shortest Man Dies at Age 21

The beloved Guinness World Record holder of 'world's shortest man', He Pingping, died on Saturday in Rome where he was to take part in a television show.

In the Media by Laura Trowbridge - 4 comments

New Guinness World Record: US Tallest Man is 7-Foot-8

George Bell, a Norfolk, Virgina sheriff's deputy, has been recognized by the Guinness World Records as the tallest man in the United States. He stands taller than the NBA's tallest current player, Yao Ming.

In the Media by ashley.woods4 - 2 comments

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