10 Astonishing World Records That Will Leave You Speechless"
10 Astonishing World Records That Will Leave You Speechless"
Longest fingernails on a pair of hands ever (female): Lee Redmond from the United States had the longest fingernails on a pair of hands ever recorded. They reached a combined length of 8.65 meters (28 feet 4 inches) before she cut them in 2008.
Longest fingernails on a pair of hands ever (female): Lee Redmond from the United States had the longest fingernails on a pair of hands ever recorded. They reached a combined length of 8.65 meters (28 feet 4 inches) before she cut them in 2008.
Longest time holding one's breath underwater: Stig Severinson from Sweden holds the record for the longest time anyone has held their breath underwater voluntarily. He achieved a time of 24 minutes and 37 seconds in 2021.
Longest time holding one's breath underwater: Stig Severinson from Sweden holds the record for the longest time anyone has held their breath underwater voluntarily. He achieved a time of 24 minutes and 37 seconds in 2021.
Most basketball slam dunks in one minute by a team of four: The Harlem Globetrotters hold the record for the most basketball slam dunks in one minute by a team of four. They achieved 9 dunks in 2015.
Most basketball slam dunks in one minute by a team of four: The Harlem Globetrotters hold the record for the most basketball slam dunks in one minute by a team of four. They achieved 9 dunks in 2015.
Fastest land speed: Thrust SSC holds the record for the fastest land speed ever achieved. It reached a speed of 1,227.986 km/h (763.035 mph) in 1997.
Fastest land speed: Thrust SSC holds the record for the fastest land speed ever achieved. It reached a speed of 1,227.986 km/h (763.035 mph) in 1997.
Tallest man ever: Robert Wadlow from the United States was the tallest man ever recorded. He reached a height of 2.72 meters (8 feet 11.1 inches) before his death in 1940
Tallest man ever: Robert Wadlow from the United States was the tallest man ever recorded. He reached a height of 2.72 meters (8 feet 11.1 inches) before his death in 1940
Most career goals (football): Cristiano Ronaldo from Portugal holds the record for most career goals in football. He has scored over 815 goals as of October 2023.
Most career goals (football): Cristiano Ronaldo from Portugal holds the record for most career goals in football. He has scored over 815 goals as of October 2023.
Widest mouth - unstretched: Francisco Domingo Joaquim from Angola has the widest unstretched mouth in the world. It measures 17 centimeters (6.7 inches) wide.
Widest mouth - unstretched: Francisco Domingo Joaquim from Angola has the widest unstretched mouth in the world. It measures 17 centimeters (6.7 inches) wide.
Highest vehicle mileage: Irv Gordon from the United States holds the record for the highest vehicle mileage ever recorded. His 1966 Volvo P1800 has driven over 5 million miles.
Largest living cat: Omar, a Maine Coon cat from Australia, holds the record for largest living cat. He measures 120 centimeters (47 inches) long and weighs 14 kilograms (31 pounds).
Largest living cat: Omar, a Maine Coon cat from Australia, holds the record for largest living cat. He measures 120 centimeters (47 inches) long and weighs 14 kilograms (31 pounds).
Longest nose on a living person: Mehmet Özyürek from Turkey holds the record for the longest nose on a living person. His nose measures 8.8 centimeters (3.5 inches) long.
Longest nose on a living person: Mehmet Özyürek from Turkey holds the record for the longest nose on a living person. His nose measures 8.8 centimeters (3.5 inches) long.