Most waterskiers towed behind a single boat
The most water skiers towed behind a single boat is 145 by the Horsehead Water Ski Club (Australia) in Strahan, Tasmania, Australia, on 27 January 2012.
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Largest banner flown by a helicopter
The largest banner flown by a helicopter measures 4,957.43 m² (53,361 ft² 47.86 in²). It was flown by a Sikorsky S-76 helicopter over the Nürburgring race track, Nürburg, Germany, on 1 May 2011. The helicopter was operated by Matthias Schlösser (Germany) of Helijet Charter GmbH, and the banner advertised the Württembergische Versicherung insurance company.
Largest bed
The largest bed measures 26.5 m (86 ft 11 in) long, 16.44 m (53 ft 11 in) wide and was created by Commissie Zomerfeesten St Gregorius Hertme (Netherlands) in Hertme, the Netherlands, on 28 May 2011. The record was attempted during the Zomerfeesten St Gregorius (summer festival St Gregorius) in Hertme.
Loudest crowd roar at a sports stadium
The loudest crowd roar at a sports stadium is 137.6 dbA and was achieved by fans of the Seattle Seahawks, aka “Volume 12 – The Seahawks 12th Man” (USA), at Centurylink Stadium in Seattle, Washington, USA, on 2 December 2013. The record was achieved with 12 mins 29 secs left to play in the second quarter during a 3rd down Seahawks defensive stand.
Longest sushi roll
The longest sushi roll measured 2,521.74 m (8,273 ft 4.92 in) and was achieved by Sushkof Restaurant (Russia) at Mega Shopping Mall in Yekaterinburg, Russia, on 12 December 2011.
Most skips in one hour
The most skips in one hour is 12,632, achieved by Annie Maria Bissoondial (USA), in Greenacres, Florida, USA, on 13 April 2013.
Largest gathering of people wearing one piece pyjamas / pajamas
The largest gathering of people wearing one-piece pyjamas consists of 1,184 participants and was achieved by Ringwood School (UK) in Ringwood, Hampshire, United Kingdom, on 14 February 2014. Proceeds from the attempt were donated to an “End Polio” campaign and the “Henry Allen Appeal.”
Oldest twins living (female)
The oldest living female twins are Edith Ritchie and Evelyn Middleton (nee. Rennie) (UK) who were born on 15 November 1909. The twins were born in Aberdeenshire, Scotland. Evelyn Middleton was born first at 4.00 p.m.and Edith Ritchie at 5. 30 p.m. according to the information outlined on the birth certificates.
Oldest person (male)
Thomas Peter Thorvald Kristian Ferdinand ‘Christian’ Mortensen (Denmark/USA, b. 16 August 1882, d. 25 April 1998) died aged 115 years 252 days. He is the only Nordic person to live beyond the age of 113. New evidence has come to light that casts doubt on the long-standing longevity record held by Shigechiyo Izumi (Japan). The birth certificate submitted as evidence might actually belong to his older brother, who died at a young age; if the family used Izumi as a ‘necronym’ that is, gave him Continue reading →
Oldest orbiting satellite
The oldest satellite still orbiting in April 2000 was the tiny – 1.4 kg 3 lb 1 oz – Vanguard 1 (USA), which was launched on 17 Mar 1958. Although no longer operating, it continues to orbit. Vanguard I is also the oldest piece of orbital space debris. [Source: National Geographic, “Clearing Space”, Michael D. Lemonick, pp.30-33, July 2010] Note by consultant Mark Aston (October 2011): This is still valid. 17th March 2008 was Vanguard One’s 50th anniversary in orbit.