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World's Largest 'Frito Pie' Made In Texas

J. Patrick — Sat, 06 Oct 2012 13:00:50 +0000

Are Fritos on your list of favorite snacks? Me too! When I heard that the Texas State Fair wanted to honor Fritos, I was thrilled! This is the 80th anniversary of Fritos, and to help mark the occasion, Texans set the Guinness World Record for the world’s largest Frito pie. This is a super Frito [...]

Run as Lady Liberty & Break A World Record Saturday in Canton

Stu Allen — Thu, 14 Jun 2012 22:14:44 +0000

As part of the Canton, Michigan Liberty Festival, you have a chance to take part in a World Record for the most runners dressed up like the Statue of Liberty. With your entry into the Liberty Festival 5k or 10k run, you get a 3-piece Lady Liberty costume, suitable for running. It’s similar to the [...]

Longest Wedding Dress with a Nearly 2-Mile Train Breaks World Record

Don Deane — Fri, 23 Mar 2012 14:00:18 +0000

Any bride-to-be looking for high drama at her wedding may want to consider this record-breaking wedding dress featuring a train that’s a staggering 1.85 miles long. But there’s just one foreseeable problem — you’d need a gazillion attendants to heft it down the aisle. On Monday, the Guinness Book of World Records recognized the silk [...]

World Record-Breaking Snow Jump-Enjoy The Ride

J. Patrick — Thu, 22 Mar 2012 12:35:40 +0000

Breaking a world record is an enormous achievement. But rally driver Mads Ostberg has set a record that you can forget about chasing. Leave this one to the experts! Ostberg, driving a Ford Fiesta, jumped a record setting 164 feet to grab the record. To let everyone share in the thrill of breaking a world [...]

Man Sets Record for Most Fast-Food Tasted in 30 Seconds [VIDEO]

Paul Ciampanelli — Tue, 22 Nov 2011 04:00:06 +0000

The US is the junk-food capital of the world, but when it comes to tasting the most fast-food in a short period of time, it turns out that Spain has us beat.

This stunt originally was introduced on ‘Late Night with Jimmy Fallon’ when Fallon set the bar at 13 food items tasted. But on this Spanish program, Florentino Fernandez bests Fallon by three items, setting a new record with 16 fast foods tasted in 30 seconds.

21 Straight Backflips While on Stilts Makes Man World Record Holder [VIDEO]

Jeremy Taylor — Tue, 08 Nov 2011 14:00:44 +0000

David Hale entertained Burning Man festival attendees by performing 21 backflips in a row while wearing stilts, setting a world record. Any attempts to break his mark should probably be done on an empty stomach. [via Say OMG] Read Original: 21 Straight Backflips While on Stilts Makes Man World Record Holder [VIDEO]

Man Puts 18 Quarters up His Nose, Sets New Record [VIDEO]

George McIntyre — Wed, 02 Nov 2011 20:23:42 +0000

If I need $4.50, I won't borrow it from Paul Green Jr., the man who recently shoved 18 quarters up his nose, and set a new world record.

To answer your question: No, I don't know why people do the things they do.

Now watch the video, and think about this every time someone hands you change. You're welcome.

Woman's Clown Obsession Becomes Guinness World Record [VIDEO]

Jeremy Taylor — Mon, 31 Oct 2011 16:00:01 +0000

Ortrud from Germany has the world’s largest collection of clown-related items totaling 2,053, a hobby that’s made her a Guinness title holder and perhaps one of he creepiest people ever. Her collecting was inspired by a “jigsaw” of a clown she made during her alcoholism treatment 15 years ago. Now, the German woman has moved [...]

Genesee County Attemps To Break World Record Zumba Class [Gallery]

Erin Bishop — Mon, 20 Jun 2011 15:50:04 +0000

Saturday, Genesee County Parks attempted to break the world record for the largest Zumba class. The event was held at Bluebell Beach and they needed just over 1,200 people for the attempt. It was a great turnout, but unfortunately they didn't beat the record.

Genesee County Will Try To Set Guiness Book Of World Records Zumba Class On Saturday

Erin Bishop — Thu, 16 Jun 2011 14:40:01 +0000

Do you remember us talking about the Zumba World Record attempt last month? It's taking place on Saturday at Bluebell Beach and you need to come out and help Genesee County break the record. It doesn't matter if you're coordinated, as long as you keep moving for an hour, you'll be okay.

Grand Blanc School Breaks Video Game World Record

Erin Bishop — Mon, 06 Jun 2011 14:54:28 +0000

Last week, I talked about students at Grand Blanc City School who were trying to break a video game world record, while raising funds for Relay for Life. I received an email this morning saying the kids broke the record on Saturday.

Grand Blanc School Attempts to Break Video Game World Record

Erin Bishop — Thu, 02 Jun 2011 15:24:50 +0000

Here’s a unique way some students are trying to raise money for Relay for Life. Grand Blanc City School/Perry Center students are inviting people to come out on Saturday to the Grand Blanc football field to attempt to break a world record. They are hoping over 850 people will show up to play their handheld [...]

Genesee County Will Try To Set Guiness Book of World Records Zumba Class

Tim Gray — Fri, 13 May 2011 19:22:38 +0000

Genesee County will try to set a Guiness Book of World Record for the largest Zumba class at Bluebell Beach on Saturday, June, 18th from 11am to 12pm. Are you in shape enough to help the county reach this goal? According to FlintOnFull.com, Genesee Count will be up against Brownsville, Texas and Glasgow, Scotland to [...]