Geographically, the British Empire was the largest in history. In 1922, it covered over 34 million km2 (13 million mi2), which is approximately a quarter of the world’s total landmass. With territories on every continent except Antarctica, the empire spanned the globe from east to west, giving credence to the saying, “The Sun never sets on the British Empire.”
The largest emerald in matrix was unearthed in Madagascar and measures 1.25 m (4 ft 1 in) long, 78 cm (2 ft 6 in) wide, 55 cm (1 ft 8 in) high, and weighs 536 kg (1,181 lbs). It is currently displayed at BaoQu Tang Modern Art Gallery in Hong Kong. Although the emerald is displayed in Hong Kong, it belongs to French company Orgaco.
The largest facial yoga class involved 220 participants and was organised by Smooth E Company Limited(Thailand) at Siam Paragon in Bangkok, Thailand, on 12 September 2010. The class lasted 35 minutes and was organised to promote skin health improvement by facial yoga.
The vampire squid (Vampyroteuthis infernalis) has the largest eye-to-body ratio of any animal in the world. Its body reaches a maximum length of 28 cm (11 in) while its eyes can have a diameter of 2.5 cm (0.9 in). First discovered in 1903 by Carl Chun, the vampire squid has been found to reside in tropical waters at depths of over 600 m (1,970 ft). Its body is covered in light-producing organs called photophores which it uses to distract predators. It has a gelatinous body
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According to the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SPIRI) Arms Transfers Database, the USA exported an annual average of $7,964,100,000 (£4,000,271,235) worth of arms – defined as major conventional weapons or systems in six categories: ships, aircraft, missiles, artillery, armoured vehicles and guidance and radar systems – in the ten years between 1998 and 2007. Between 2003 and 2007, the top five suppliers – The USA, Russia, Germany, France, and the UK – together accounted for 80% of international arms export. There was an 8%
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The largest exploding soap bubble was 25 cm (250mm) in diameter and was achieved by Gennadij Kil (AKA ‘Blub’- Germany) at the Centro de Crecion y Formacion Joven of Guia de Isora, Tenerife, Spain on 13 January 2011. Blub filled the bubble he made himself with propane butane gas before holding a lighter to it and watching it explode.
The largest Fattoush weighs 4,432.52 kg (9,772.03 lb) and was achieved by the Municipality of Kab Elias (Lebanon), in the city of Kab Elias, Lebanon, on 1 August 2010. The Municipality of Kab Elias and around 200 people of the city came together to create the largest Fattoush in order to promote the fact that Kab Elias is home to the largest fresh fruit and vegetable market in the middle east. The attempt took place in the local public school in Kab Elias and started
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The Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show held at Cannes on 18 May 2000, was watched by more than two million people around the world who logged onto VictoriasSecret.com. Featuring models Tyra Banks, Karen Mulder and Stephanie Seymour, it was hosted by Elizabeth Taylor and Elton John and raised over $2 million (£1¼ million ) for the America Foundation for AIDS Research.
Benetton Group sells to customers in more than 120 countries through its 6,000 franchised stores and company-owned megastores. The company sells approximately 150 million garments every year.
The largest fandango dance consisted of 1,146 dancers and was organised by FUNDEV (Colombia) in Cereté, Cordoba, Colombia, on 30 November 2009. Fandango is a lively folk dance usually danced in couples. It is traditionally accompanied by guitars and castanets or hand-clapping.