Largest cow bell
Created by Venter-Glocken, the largest steel cowbell is 3.28 m (10 ft 9 in) tall and weighs 920 kg (2,028 lb) and was unveiled on 8 August 2003 in the village community square of Kleinschmalkalden, Germany.
Largest cosmic ray telescope
The largest cosmic ray telescope is the Pierre Auger Observatory, which is a vast array of some 1,600 particle detectors arranged across 3,000 km2 (1,158 m2) of western Argentina. It is designed to detect very high energy cosmic ray particles produced by supermassive black holes.
Largest cork sculpture
The largest bottle cork sculpture measured 2.35 m (7.71 ft) in height and was created by Gerald Malou (France) in Gaillac, France on 1 July 2006.
Largest cork mosaic
The largest cork mosaic measures 154.80 m² (1,666 ft² 36 in²) and was created by Magazine Saveurs du Voyage, published by SemFor (France), in Bordeaux, France, on 14 June 2014. The mosaic was inspired by the first issue of the magazine, dedicated to the Aquitaine region.
Largest copper sulfate crystal
The largest copper sulfate crystal weighed 69.8 kg (153.88 lb) as of 21 July 2010. It was grown by 8th form students at Kurfurst-Ruprecht-Gymnasium in Neustadt, Germany.
Largest copper pipe fitting
The largest copper pipe fitting measures 40 cm (15.7 in) high and 17 cm (6.6 in) wide. The fitting was made by RJW engineering in Stourbridge, West Midlands, UK and completed on 28 March 2006. The fitting is based on pipe cowl from Flowflex.
Largest copper bas-relief
The largest copper bas-relief measures 122.5 m² (1,318.5 m²) and was created by Ali Moneer Alassad (Syria), in Qurdaha, Lattakia, Syria, on 2 July 2009. The bas-relief is 50.10 m long and 2.44 m tall. Mr Ali Alassad and his team spent 4,000 working hours to finish the copper bas-relief. The bas-relief reflects the history of Syria since 9 thousand years BC. until the present time. The copper bas-relief is surrounded by ornamental plant Islamic framework and includes a 78 portraits represent the most important Continue reading →
Largest cowboy boot
The largest cowboy boot measures 2.50 m (8 ft 2 in) in height and 2.38 m (7 ft 9 in) in length and was made by Belachew Tola Buta (Ethiopia). The boot was presented and measured in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia on 24 January 2008.
Largest crocodile in captivity
Cassius, an Australian saltwater crocodile (Crocodylus porosus), is the largest crocodile in captivity at 5.48 m (17 ft 11.75 in). The Australian saltwater crocodile is the largest and most fearsome of today’s species. Specimens can live for more than 100 years, can grow to 7 m (23 ft) and weigh more than 1 tonne (1.1 ton)! Australian wildlife zoo Marineland Melanesia, on Green Island, currently has more than 50 crocodiles, from young creatures to more mature specimens such as Cassius. Cassius is aged about 100, Continue reading →
Largest crocodile ever
Sarcosuchus imperator was a prehistoric species of crocodile which lived around 110 million years ago. Recent fossilised remains found in the Sahara Desert suggest that this creature took around 50-60 years to grow to its full length of around 11-12 metres (37-40 ft) and its maximum weight of around 8 tonnes. Paeleontologists studying the remains theorise that the creature was able to conceal most of its bulk underwater whilst stalking prey, due to its upward-tilting eyes. There are several species of giant prehistoric crocodile and, Continue reading →