Most published works by one author
The most published works by one author is 1,084 by L. Ron Hubbard (USA) whose first work was published in February 1934 and the last in March 2006.
Most published letters to newspaper editors – multiple papers (lifetime)
The record for the most published letters written to newspaper editors over an individual’s lifetime is 3,699 which were written by Subhash Chandra Agrawal (India) to editors of various national newspapers until 31 January 2006.
Most published feature newspaper article in one day – same author
Chris Geiger (UK) had his feature article on cancer awareness published in 19 different newspapers worldwide on 4 February 2011. The article was printed in its entirety, unabridged, in all of the printed daily publications, on the same day. Chris Geiger (b. 1966) is a writer and columnist for a number of newspapers and magazines. After being diagnosed with Non-Hodgkin lymphoma in 1992 he underwent two years of treatment, which included radiotherapy, chemotherapy and a bone marrow transplant. He is now fully recovered. The article Continue reading →
Most public votes received by a television programme
The most public votes received by a television programme belongs to the Season 10 finale of American Idol (produced by FremantleMedia North America, Inc. on FOX network, USA) when 122,391,067 votes were cast by landline, sms and online from viewers selecting the winner of the singing contest, in Los Angeles, California, USA, on 24 May 2011.
Most public appearances made by a film star in 12 hours
The greatest number of public appearances by a film star at different cities in 12 hours promoting the same film is seven by Abhishek Bachchan (India), who walked the red carpet, signed autographs and introduced the film Delhi 6 (India, 2009) at cinemas in Ghaziabad, Noida, Faridabad, Delhi, Gurgaon, Chandigarh and Mumbai, in India, on 22 February 2009. Abhishek travelled 1,800 km in just under 12 hours travelling by car and private jet. At the final location, Mumbai, he was joined on the red carpet Continue reading →
Most push-ups (using back of hands) in one hour
The most push-ups using the backs of the hands in one hour is 1,940 and was set by Paddy Doyle (UK) at Stamina’s Boxing Self Defence Gym in Erin Go Bragh Sports Centre, Birmingham, UK, on 8 November 2007
Most push-ups (using back of hands) in 1 minute
The record for most push-ups (using back of hands) in 1 minute is 132 and was achieved by Abdul Latif Mahmoud Saadiq (Qatar) in Doha, Qatar, on 20 November 2009. In his first attempt, Saadiq failed to go beyond 118 attempts but egged on by his coach Salim Lazuruq, the athlete returned and created the new mark.
Most push-ups (one arm, using back of hand) in 1 hour
The most one-arm push-ups on the back of the hand completed in one hour is 1,025 achieved by Doug Pruden (Canada) at the Don Wheaton Family YMCA in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada, on 8 November 2008.
Most push ups with claps in one minute
The most push ups with claps performed in one minute is 90, achieved by Stephen Buttler (UK) in Morda, Shropshire, UK, in celebration of Guinness World Records Day on 17 November 2011. Stephen Buttler is a regular record breaker and held the previous record, which was also achieved on Guinness World Records day.
Most push ups on swiss balls in one minute
The most push-ups performed on 4 swiss balls in one minute is 26 and was achieved by Neil Whyte (Australis) on the set of Lo Show Dei Record, in Milan, Italy, on 28 April 2011.