The most paper collected in 24 hours at multiple venues is 210,025.97 kg (463,028 lb) and was achieved by Shred-it Denver (USA) in Denver, USA, on 19 May 2012. The record attempt was held in order to highlight the importance of the secure destruction of paper documents. In addition, the event helped raise money for the Metro Denver Crime Stoppers.

The most paper collected in 24 hours is 182,310 kg (401,925 lb) and was achieved by Comerica Bank, Iron Mountain and KDFW FOX 4 (all USA) in Dallas, Texas, USA, on 26 April 2014. 2014 marks the 4th Annual “Shred Day” at Comerica Bank. The event set a previous Guinness World Records achievement for paper collection in 2012.

The most panes of tempered glass run through consecutively is 18 and was achieved by Mike O’Hearn (USA) on the set of ‘Lo Show dei Record’ in Rome, Italy, on 11 March 2012. This record was equalled by Mike O’Hearn (USA) on the set of ‘Guinness World Records Gone Wild!’ in Los Angeles, California, USA, on 9 July 2012. At the USA attempt, 19 panes of tempered glass were set up for the attempt; however at one point in the attempt, Mike broke through one Continue reading →

The most pancakes made in one hour by an individual is 1,092 and was achieved by Ross McCurdy (USA), in Kingston, Washington, USA on 13 August 2013.

The 1988 Women’s International Bowling Congress Championship tournament attracted 77,735 bowlers for the 96-day event held 31 March-4 July at Reno/Carson City, Nevada, USA.

The most penalties called against an individual player in an NHL game is ten, against Chris Nilan (USA), playing for the Boston Bruins against the Hartford Whalers on 31 March 1991. The ten penalties were made up of 6 minors, 2 majors, 1 ten minute misconduct, and 1 game misconduct.

New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees (both USA) set the National Football League (NFL) record for most pass completions in a season with 468 in the 2011 regular season. Previous record held by Peyton Manning (USA), with 450 pass completions playing for the Indianapolis Colts (USA) in 2010. Brees’ completion percentage in the 2011 regular season was 71.2.

The most pass completions in an NFL career by a quarterback were set by Brett Favre (USA) for the Green Bay Packers, New York Jets and Minnesota Vikings with 6,083 pass completions between 1992 and 2010. The most completions Favre made in one season was 372 in 2005 for the Green Bay Packers.

Sam Bradford (USA) set the National Football League (NFL) record for most pass completions in a season by a rookie quarterback with 354 while playing for the St. Louis Rams (USA) in 2010.

The most people blowing a chewing gum bubble simultaneously is 536 participants and was achieved at an event sponsored by Nintendo of America (USA) in Seattle, WA, USA, on 1 September 2012. The event was held during PAX Prime, a gaming convention held at the Washington State Convention Center. There were a total of 600 participants who attempted the record. All of the participants were divided into groups of 50 by color coded wristbands, which served as the first counting method. 64 participants were discounted Continue reading →