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Longest jump from feet to handstand (male) (parkour)

The longest jump from feet to handstand (male) was achieved by Lukas Steiner (Austria), who, from a standing start, leapt a distance of 2.55 m (8 ft 4.39 in), then landed on his hands and pressed himself into handstand, remaining in this position for 5 seconds. The record attempt was undertaken at a partner meeting of IMM Holding GmbH in Mittweida, Germany, on 10 November 2011, to celebrate Guinness World Records Day 2011.

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 attendance at a 3D film screening

The largest audience at a 3-D film screening is 6,819 achieved by the German première of MEN IN BLACK™ 3 in an event organised by Sony Pictures and O2 at O2 World in Berlin, Germany, on 14 May 2012. Will Smith, Josh Brolin, Nicole Scherzinger and director Barry Sonnenfeld needed more than one hour to pass the fans celebrating the four on the red carpet. Sony Pictures and Telefónica Germany donated the total revenue of the première to the TRIBUTE TO BAMBI trust, supporting children Continue reading →

Fastest time to eat 3 Bhut Jolokia Chilis

The fastest time to eat 3 Bhut Jolokia Chilis is 1 minute 11 seconds and was achieved by Birgit Tack (Germany) on the set of Guinness World Records – Wir holen den Rekord nach Deutschland in Berlin, Germany, on 2 April 2011. The record was attempted on the Guinness World Records – Wir holen den Rekord nach Deutschland.

Largest collection of 3-piece tea sets

The largest collection of 3-piece tea sets consists of 999 full sets and belongs to Pyrmonter Fuerstentreff (Germany), displayed in Bad Pyrmont, Germany, on 7 July 2012. The record attempt took place during the 16th annual Pyrmonter Fuerstentreff, a three day historical festival, and the tea sets were displayed on a 300 m (984 ft and 3.02 in) table. The 999 full sets consist of 2,097 individual pieces of porcelain. Each set was unique.