World Records

LONDON, UK – August 7, 2016 – Fetch.co.uk, Ocado’s online pet store, has built the world’s largest dog bowl, in a bid to educate the country about keeping our dogs hydrated in the summer; the dog bowl stretches 4.5m in diameter, stands at 1m tall and can hold up to 2000 litres of water, thus setting the new world record …

Laval, France – August 1, 2016 – Hungry supporters of the attempt brought ample quantities of bread, cheese and wine; they managed to stretch out for 2.5 kilometers, beating the 1.7 kilometers previously managed in South Africa and setting the new world record for the Longest picnic. Photo: Hungry supporters of the attempt also brought ample quantities of bread, cheese …

Salt Lake City, Utah, USA – July 27, 2016 – Teal (founder and CEO George Matus Jr.), introduced the world’s fastest production drone; the drone can fly at 70 mph in all weather conditions and has reached a top speed of 85 mph in favorable conditions; it can withstand 40 mph winds, is built to run apps, and can be controlled …

Shanghai, China – July 27, 2016 – China has completed production of the world’s largest amphibious aircraft after seven years of work, which it plans to use to perform marine rescue missions and fight forest fires; the AG600, which is about the size of a Boeing 737 and was developed by state aircraft maker Aviation Industry Corporation of China (AVIC), has a …

Porter, Oklahoma, USA – July 21, 2016 – The cobbler made during the 50th Annual Porter Peach Festival, containing 966 pounds of peaches, 369 pounds of butter, 405 pounds of flour, 723 pounds (87 gallons) of milk, 1.2 pounds of baking powder and 537 pounds of sugar weighed a whopping 2,902 pounds, thus setting the new world record for the …

Calgary, Canada – July 26, 2016 – North Hill Shopping Centre broke a Guinness World Record for the largest cowboy hat mosaic, with 2,036 hats included, in Calgary, Alta. Photo: The display broke a previous Guinness World Record set in 2011, and the proceeds from the hats sold benefit Cystic Fibrosis Canada. The Guinness World Records world record for the …

STRATFORD, UK – July 26, 2016 – Yoghurt brand Müllerlight set a new record for the largest exercise ball class with help from Team GB Olympians and members of the public; more than 391 participants joined in the 30 minute class to break the Guinness world record and make exercise ball history. Photo: More than 391 participants joined in the …

Asghabat, Turkmenistan – July 26, 2016 – The bird shaped main terminal of the Ashgabat International Airport was inspired by famous national bird, Lacyn which is a falcon species found mainly in Turkmenistan; the size of the bird can be very easily identifiable and the wing span is 364 meters long, thus setting the new world record for the Largest bird-shaped …

Frankfurt, Germany – July 13, 2016 – 7,548 musicians gathered in a football stadium in Frankfurt to play for 45 minutes, conducted by Wolf Kerschek, setting the new world record for the Largest orchestra. Photo: 7,548 musicians gathered in a football stadium in Frankfurt to play for 45 minutes, conducted by Wolf Kerschek. The Guinness World Records world record for …

Toronto, Canada – July 13, 2016 – To celebrate the company’s first Etch A Sketch Day – the anniversary of the day the first Etch A Sketch was sold – 440 Spin Master employees around the world set a brand new world record title for Most people drawing on an Etch a Sketch (multiple venues). Photo: Spin Master employees in …