Loudest crack of finger knuckles
The loudest crack of the finger knuckles measured 83.2 dB and was achieved by Miguel Ángel Molano (Spain) in Getxo (Guecho), Bizkaia (Bilbao), Spain, on 25 May 2012.
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Largest doner kebab sandwich
The world’s largest doner kebab sandwich weighed 413 kg (910.5 lb) and was made by the Maroosh Lebanese Café at the Applause Festival, Albury, New South Wales, Australia on 23 October 2004. The kebab measured 8 m (26.24 ft) long and 70 cm (27.5 in) wide and contained 84.5 kg (186.29 lb) lettuce, 25.9 kg (57.09 lb) tabouli salad, 65.4 kg (144.12 lb) tomatoes, 18.4 kg (40.56 lb) onions, 23.10 kg (50.9 lb) garlic butter, 133.5 kg (294.31 lb) chicken and 62.10 kg 136.9 lb) Continue reading →
Most kisses in one minute by a pair
The most kisses in one minute by a pair is 258, achieved by Paul Fremeau and Alina Evans (both USA), in Santa Barbara, California, USA, on 14 February 2012. The attempt took place at Tremblay Financial in Santa Barbara, California, USA.
Most people keeping a football in the air
The most people keeping a football in the air is 1,377 and was achieved by the People’s Government of Linzi District of Zibo Municipality (China) at Linzi People’s Square, Zibo City, Shandong Province, China, on 17 September 2011. The attempt was held during the 8th Qi Culture Tourism Festival held in Lizi District from 16 to 20 September 2011.
Oldest man to climb Mt Kilimanjaro
The oldest man to climb Mount Kilimanjaro is Richard Byerley (USA, b. 26 Mar 1927), who reached the summit of Mt Kilimanjaro, Tanzania, aged 84 years 71 days, on 6 October 2011. The farmer from Washington, USA, began scaling the mountain on 2 October 2011 at noon through Machame Route, accompanied by his grand children, Bren, aged 24, and Annie, aged 29, who also conquered Kilimanjaro, and reached Africa’s highest peak on 6 October 2011 at 6:15 a.m.
Most kites flown simultaneously
The most kites flown simultaneously is 12,350 and was achieved by children of the Gaza Strip at an event organised by the United Nations Relief and Works Agency at Al-Waha beach, Gaza Strip, on 28 July 2011. In order to be counted all kites must be flown for a minimum of 30 seconds. In this attempt 2,231 kites were disqualified for not staying aloft for the required time.
Highest beer keg toss (male)
The highest beer keg toss (male) is 7.30 m (23.95 ft) and was achieved by Benjamin Hedermann (Germany) on the set of ‘Guinness World Records- CCTV’ in Beijing, China, on 4 December 2011. Benjamin is a German strongman and professional shot putter. He achieved the record on his third attempt.
Longest tunnel kiln
The longest tunnel kiln is 720 feet (219.45m) and was achieved by Carbonyx Inc (India), in Bharuch, India on 11 February 2012. Record attempt was organised by First Carbon Technologies (India) at their factory to demonstrate the longest tunnel kiln that converts coal coke substitute known as Cokonyx.The owner of the kiln is Carbonyx.Inc’s (USA)
Longest kebab
The longest kebab measures 2047.47 m (1.27 miles) and was achieved by the ArcelorMittal Newcastle Works on occasion of the company’s annual Community Day, in Newcastle, South Africa, on 17 October 2008.
Longest kiss
The longest kiss lasted 58 hours, 35 minutes and 58 seconds and was achieved by Ekkachai Tiranarat and Laksana Tiranarat (both Thailand) at an event organised by Ripley’s Believe It or Not! Pattaya, in Pattaya, Thailand, on 12-14 February 2013. Nine couples entered the annual competition, including a married couple in their 70s. However, it was previous record holders Ekkachai Tiranarat and Laksana Tiranarat who came out on top, scooping a cash prize and two diamond rings as well as another Guinness World records title.