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Who is Florida teen Nathan Thomas, who broke a 306-year-old Guinness record to become the world's youngest professor?

Nathan Thomas is now the youngest male professor ever recorded. He achieved this distinction at Miami Dade College in August 2023. This remarkable feat broke a record that had stood for over three centuries. Thomas began his academic journey early, dual-enrolling at age ten. He is now pursuing a law…

The Economic Times · Aug 3

Meet Nathan Thomas: 18-year-old Florida teen becomes the world's youngest male professor after breaking a 306-year-old record

At an age when many students are just beginning university, Nathan Thomas had already stepped into the classroom as a college professor. The Florida native earned a place in the Guinness World Records after becoming the world's youngest male professor at just 18 years and 346 days old, breaking a…

The Times of India · Aug 3

Music festival makes history with largest drag show ever

A music festival in Calgary has made history, securing a Guinness World Record for the largest ever attendance at a drag artist stage show. Cowboys Music Festivals’ drag artist stage show, ‘Drag Me to Cowboys’, attracted a whopping 7,423 attendees on July 11, according to Guinness World Records (GWR). The…

The Independent UK · Jul 30

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Man Tattoos Himself While Skydiving From 15,000 Feet in Bid for Wild Guinness World Record

Tattoo artist Funky Matas set a Guinness World Record by tattooing himself during a 15,000-foot skydive, overcoming technical and safety challenges to achieve this unique feat.

International Business Times UK · Jul 30

Meet Anderson Taylor, the 9-year-old dinosaur lover who turned his fossil collection into a museum and became the world’s youngest curator

Anderson Taylor, aged nine, became the world's youngest male museum curator. He opened the Cambridge Natural History Museum in Illinois in August 2024. The museum showcases fossils, minerals, and natural history specimens collected over years. A visit to Scotland inspired Anderson to pursue his lifelong passion for dinosaurs. He now…

The Times of India · Jul 18

Dinosaur-loving nine-year-old boy recognised by Guinness World Records as youngest museum curator

Anderson Taylor of Cambridge, Illinois has officially been recognised by Guinness World Records as the youngest museum curator in the world.

Euronews · Jul 17

Pitbull Makes History: 22,141 Bald Caps at London Concert Set Guinness World Record

Pitbull and over 22,000 fans set a Guinness World Record for the largest gathering wearing bald caps at BST Hyde Park, London, celebrating the rapper's iconic look

International Business Times UK · Jul 13

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Rapper Pitbull and fans set ‘bald cap’ Guinness World Record at London show

Crowd of more than 22,000 people – and the musician himself – filled Hyde Park with the ‘largest gathering of people wearing bald caps’

The Guardian - UK · Jul 10

Harry Styles’ “Package” Accidentally Exposed On Stage Due To Wardrobe Malfunction

“When you're overcome with emotion but then you look down and realize you almost gave over 90k people a free view of your premium package,” one X user joked alongside the clip.

Bored Panda · Jul 8

Female US rower reflects on ‘surreal’ record-breaking journey from California to Hawaii

Kelsey Pfendler, 32, says she hopes her solo 2,400-mile trek across the mid-Pacific inspires other women to take risks

The Guardian - US · Jul 7

Who Is Joseph McGrail-Bateup? The Man Guinness World Records Crowns as Loudest Person After Record-Breaking Shout

Aussie town crier Joseph McGrail-Bateup set a new Guinness World Record for the loudest shout by a man, reaching 122.4 decibels, a feat that surpassed the previous record set in 1994.

International Business Times UK · Jun 25

His voice is almost as loud as a jet engine and capable of causing permanent hearing damage: Meet the Australian man who set the world record for the loudest voice

Most people would struggle to imagine a human voice being loud enough to rival the roar of a jet engine, but that is exactly what Australian town crier Joseph McGrail-Bateup has achieved. The 58-year-old from Canberra recently set the Guinness World Record for the loudest shout by a male after…

The Times of India · Jun 25

Tallest waterfall in the world: The 979-metre wonder hidden above the rainforest

Waterfalls are often measured in different ways. Some are known for the volume of water they carry, others for their width, and a few for the sheer distance water travels before reaching the ground. Because of those differences, deciding which waterfall deserves the title of the world's tallest is not…

The Times of India · Jun 24

Australian town crier breaks Guinness record for world's loudest person

Cover your ears and meet Joseph McGrail-Bateup, Canberra's official town crier and the new record-holder for the loudest ever shout.

Euronews · Jun 23

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The Independent UK · Jun 23

Australian air conditioner cleaner crowned the world’s loudest person by Guinness World Records

Joseph McGrail-Bateup shouted ‘now’ at a volume comparable to a chainsaw or a jet taking off

TechRadar · Jun 13

'A breathtaking spectacle' — Watch the jaw-dropping 33,600-LED mesh formed entirely by Chinese drones that smashed 3 world records

China set three Guinness World Records after 33,615 drones created a giant aerial display featuring cultural imagery above Sichuan.

The Times of India · Jun 10

Andaman Islands make history with a 73-foot underwater human tower, setting a Guinness World Record

For just a fleeting moment under the pristine water of Swaraj Dweep, a group of divers converted months of hard work into a world record. Together, they managed to set up the tallest human pyramid under the water, breaking a record and earning themselves a place in the Guinness World…

The Times of India · Jun 2

Paper Cup King: Indian man sets world record for collecting 858 unique paper cups from 31 countries

Most people use a paper cup for a few minutes and throw it away. Sunil Joseph chose a different path. The 57-year-old social worker from Kerala spent years collecting paper cups from around the world and turned that unusual hobby into a Guinness World Record. On December 1, 2025, Guinness…

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What Hi-Fi? · May 22

Soundcore's new wireless earbuds officially have the world's clearest calls, according to the Guinness World Records

The Liberty 5 Pro and Pro Max are mid-priced buds with clear ambition

The Times of India · May 16

The surprising reason Joan Kroc’s record-breaking Salvation Army gift still changes lives today

Joan Kroc's monumental donation, recognized by Guinness World Records, funded the construction of numerous community centers across the US. These Kroc Centers offer vital recreational, educational, and social services, becoming hubs for community life and fostering social interaction. The legacy ensures sustainable operation, making her gift a tangible and lasting…

The Economic Times · May 11

3 Powerful secrets for longevity: At 103, the World’s Oldest Doctor shared surprisingly simple rules for healthy aging

Dr. Howard Tucker, a Cleveland neurologist recognized as the world’s oldest doctor, believed longevity comes from staying mentally active, emotionally balanced, and living in moderation. Before his death at 103 in December 2025, Tucker shared lessons from his long career and personal life, emphasizing curiosity and purpose over strict health…

Times Pets · May 8

Most Expensive Dog in the World That Costs More Than a House

In a world where luxury is often measured in mansions, supercars, and private jets, one dog managed to shock the entire planet by carrying a price tag higher than many homes. The dog was not a mythical creature or a genetically engineered experiment. It was a Tibetan Mastiff named Big…

BANG Premier · Apr 21

Project Hail Mary LEGO set launched into space

A LEGO set based on Ryan Gosling's new movie Project Hail Mary has been launched into space and gained a Guinness World Records title.

The Times of India · Apr 17

UK man’s Marvel obsession stuns the world with over 60 tattoo comic masterpieces, securing the Guinness World Record title

A man from the UK recently gained worldwide recognition when he took his lifelong passion for comic book heroes to the next level by breaking a world record through an extensive collection of tattoos. This is Tom Radford, who was recently recognised as the owner of the world record for…

Euronews · Apr 13

Germany marks 69th birthday of zoo’s oldest gorilla

Berlin Zoo celebrates Fatou, a 69‑year‑old western lowland gorilla, highlighting how specialised care in captivity can extend the lives of endangered species.

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