The most hop the fence yo-yo tricks in one minute is 144 set by Arron Sparks (UK) during an event in Ipswich Central, Suffolk, UK, on 27 July 2008.

The most hot dogs made in one minute is 9 and was achieved by Steve Guttenberg (United States), on the set of the New Paul O’Grady Show, London, United Kingdom, on 12 November 2008, in celebration of Guinness World Records Day 2008.

The most individual contributions to an animated film are 1897 for The Tate Movie Project ‘The Itch of the Golden Nit’ screened at the Tate Britain, London, UK, on 14 June 2011. ‘The Itch of the Golden Nit’ (running time: 33 minutes) is an animated film fuelled by drawings, sounds and ideas of children aged between five and thirteen. This Tate Movie project launched 14 July 2010 as part of the London 2012 Cultural Olympiad.

The most sugared jam doughnuts eaten in 3 minutes, without licking the lips is 6 and is held by Lup Fun Yau who equalled the record at The Sun Offices, London, UK on the 2 May 2007. Kevin and Amarilis adjudicated record. Previous and equal holder details: The most sugared jam doughnuts eaten in 3 minutes, without licking the lips is 6 and is held by Steve McHugh (UK) who attempted this at the offices of Guinness World Records, London on 28 June 2002.

The most items washed up in 8 hours is 2,250 and was achieved by Louise Dooey (UK) in the Guinness World Records head office, London, on 10 January 2011. She systematically washed 450 of each item: dinner plates, bowls, pans, cups and cutlery. As stated in the guidelines, she had to organise the items to ensure that she washed the same amount of each item.

The most kip-ups in one minute is 22 and was achieved by Brendan Isaac (UK) in Big Dance 2008 at Trafalgar Square, London, UK, on 6 July 2008. Kip-ups or nips is one of several names for an acrobatic move in which a person transitions from a supine position directly to a squatting position by propelling the legs, and consequently the entire body, away from the floor. It is used in activities such as martial arts, acro dance, breakdancing, professional wrestling, and gymnastics. Because of Continue reading →

The record for most kilts put on in a minute is 4 achieved by Rachel Walker (UK), in London, UK, on 21 January 2012. She achieved the record in front of an enthusiastic crowd at The Prince Regent pub, on Dulwich Road, London.

The most knee bends performed in one minute while standing on a Swiss ball is 65, achieved by Stephen Buttler (UK), at Hope House, Shropshire, UK, for Guinness World Records Day on 17 November 2011. Stephen is a regular record breaker with a history of attempts on Guinness World Records day.

The most KOs in a single match on Super Smash Bros. Melee (Nintendo, 2001) is 23, achieved by James ‘TwIsTeD_EnEmY’ Bouchier (Canada) in Aberystwyth, UK on 16 June 2010. http://www.bragster.com/brags/368098

Actress Dame Judi Dench (UK) and designer William Dudley (UK) have both won a record seven Olivier Awards during their careers. The actor with the most awards is Sir Ian McKellen (UK), with six.