Location: Winnipeg, Canada
Date of Record: 18 Apr 2009
The most spoons balanced on the face is 17 and was achieved by Aaron Caissie (Canada) on the set of Lo Show dei Record, in Milan, Italy, on 18 April 2009.
Friday, 30 December 2011
Most Spoons Balanced on the Face
Location: Winnipeg, Canada
Date of Record: 18 Apr 2009
Most Needles Inserted Into the Head
Location: China
Date of Record: 11 Apr 2009
The most needles on the head is 2,009 and was achieved by Wei Shengchu (China) on the set of Lo Show dei Record, in Milan, Italy, on 11 April 2009.
World Most Expensive Fungus Species
Location: Italy
The White Truffle (Tuber magnum pico) is the world's most expensive edible fungus, fetching up to U$3,000 per kilo. They can only be found in the Italian regions of Piedmont, Emilia-Romagna, Tuscany and Marches, and the Istrian peninsula of Croatia, and because they grow about a foot underground, they can only be located with the help of trained dogs.
Most Body Piercings in One Session
Location: Irving, Texas, USA
Date of Record: 09 Jul 2011
The most body piercings in one session is 3,900 in 7 hours and 46 minutes achieved by Tyson Turk and Chris Elliot (both USA) at the Tyson Turk Body Mod Studio, Irving, Texas, USA, on 09 July 2011.
Tyson Turk and Chris Elliot previously set this record at 3,100 and decided to better it during promotions for their new studio.
Tyson Turk and Chris Elliot previously set this record at 3,100 and decided to better it during promotions for their new studio.
Largest Working Rifle
Location: Ishpeming, United States
Date of Record: 01 Sep 2008
The largest working rifle is 10.18 m (33 ft 4 in) long and belongs to James A. DeCaine (USA). It was measured in Ishpemimg, Michigan, USA, on 1 September 2008.
Largest Trick Roping Loop by a Female
Location: Jerome, United States
Date of Record: 25 Jan 2003
Kimberly Mink (USA) spun a loop around her, fed to a length of 23.21 m (76 ft 2 in), measured from the end of the extended hondo (the eye of the rope) to her marked hand position, at Jerome High School, Jerome, Idaho, USA on 25 January 2003.
Largest Trick Roping Loop by a Male
Location: Waterford, Wisconsin, United States
Date of Record: 22 Apr 2006
The record for the largest trick roping loop by a male was achieved by Charlie Keyes (USA), who spun a loop around him fed to a length of 32.67 m (107 ft 2 in), at the Will Rogers International Wild West Expo in Claremore, Oklahoma, USA; on 22 April 2006.
Largest Pizza Base Spun in 2 Minutes
Location: Castro Valley, United States
Date of Record: 20 Apr 2006
Tony Gemignani (USA, left) spun 500 g (17.6 oz) of dough for two minutes to form a pizza base measuring 84.33 cm (33.2 in) wide at the Mall of America in Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA, on 20 April 2006 during the filming of Guinness World Records Week for the Food Network channel.
Largest Horn Circumference Steer
Location: Gassville, United States
Date of Record: 06 May 2003
The largest horn circumference on a steer measured 95.25 cm (37.5 in) on 6 May 2003 and belong to Lurch, an African watusi steer owned by Janice Wolf (USA) of Gassville, Arkansas, USA. Sadly, Lurch died at 3 p.m. on 22 May 2010 of a cancer at the base of one of the horns. The body has has been released to a local taxidermist, who will produce a full-sized taxidermy of the steer.
Largest Collection of Traffic Cones
Location: Burford, United Kingdom
David Morgan (UK) has a collection of 137 different traffic cones. He owns a cone from about two thirds of all types ever made.
Largest Bubblegum Bubble Blown
Location: Haleyville, United States
Date of Record: 24 Apr 2004
Chad Fell (USA) blew a bubblegum bubble with a diameter of 50.8 cm (20 in) without using his hands at the Double Springs High School, Winston County, Alabama, USA on 24 April 2004.
Highest Reverse Bungee Jump
Location: London, United Kingdom
Date of Record: 03 Oct 2008
The highest height a human was catapulted using a reverse bungee system is 54.25 m (178 ft) and was achieved by Ben Shephard (UK) on the set of Guinness World Records - Smashed, in London, UK, on 3 October 2008.
Heaviest Limousine
Location: Anza, California, United States
Date of Record: 03 Sep 2004
The heaviest limousine is "Midnight Rider" weighing 22,933 kg (50,560 lb). It is 21.3 m (70 ft) long and 4.1 m (13 ft 8 in) high. It was designed by Michael Machado and Pamela Bartholemew (both USA) in California, USA and begun operating on 3 September 2004.
Midnight Rider features three lounges and a separate bar and can accommodate up to 40 passengers, served by a crew of four. Its interior decor is based on the railroad Pullman cars, which were popular from the mid 1800. Its horn plays the theme of "The Midnight Rider" by the Allman Brothers.
Longest Ears on a Dog Ever
Location: St. Joseph, Illinois, United States
Date of Record: 01 Aug 2010
The longest ears on a dog measured 34.9 cm (13.75 in) and 34.2 cm (13.5 in) for the right and left ears, respectively, on 29 September 2004. They belong to Tigger, a bloodhound, who is owned by Bryan and Christina Flessner of St Joseph, Illinois, USA.
Tigger has won many show titles and over 180 Best of Breed awards. He was inducted into the Bloodhound 'Hall of Fame' in 2003.
Tigger has won many show titles and over 180 Best of Breed awards. He was inducted into the Bloodhound 'Hall of Fame' in 2003.
Unfortunately Tigger passed away in October 2009.
World Longest Cucumber
Location: Peterborough, United Kingdom
Date of Record: 01 Aug 2010
The longest cucumber measured 119.38 cm (47 in) and was grown by Clare Pearce (UK) and measured in Peterborough, UK, in August 2010.
The specimen was an Armenian cucumber, Cucumis melo flexosus.
Largest Wine Flute
Location: Sevastopol/Balaklava, Ukraine
Date of Record: 06 Aug 2011
The largest wine flute was filled with 56.25 litres (5.7 gal, 6.9 US gal) of sparkling wine produced by Agrofirm Zolotaia Balka Ltd (Ukraine) in 1st of May Square, Balaklava, Ukraine, on 6 August 2011.
The glass was commissioned from Vladimir Filipov and his team at ARTglass in Kiev, Ukraine, and measured 1.34 m (4 ft 5 in) tall, 54 cm (21.2 in) at the base, 32 cm (12.6 in) across the rim and 42 cm (16.5 in) at the widest part of the bowl.
The flute held the equivalent of 75 bottles of 70 cl (26.4 fl oz, 25.2 US fl oz) Crimean Champagne. The glass was hand-made by Filipov and his team of three glassmakers over a period of three days. It was created from 23 kg (50 lb 2 oz) of glass baked at 1,360°C (2,480°F).
The glass was commissioned from Vladimir Filipov and his team at ARTglass in Kiev, Ukraine, and measured 1.34 m (4 ft 5 in) tall, 54 cm (21.2 in) at the base, 32 cm (12.6 in) across the rim and 42 cm (16.5 in) at the widest part of the bowl.
The flute held the equivalent of 75 bottles of 70 cl (26.4 fl oz, 25.2 US fl oz) Crimean Champagne. The glass was hand-made by Filipov and his team of three glassmakers over a period of three days. It was created from 23 kg (50 lb 2 oz) of glass baked at 1,360°C (2,480°F).
Largest Collection of Charlies Angels Memorabilia
Location: Sherman Oaks, California, United States
Date of Record: 13 Sep 2011
The largest collection of Charlie's Angels memorabilia belongs to Jack Condon (USA), with 5,569 items, which he has been collecting since 1976.
Jack's interest with the series began after he first saw the pilot for the series on 21 Mar 1976.
The first episode of the series aired 22 Sep 1976. One week after that, Jack obtained the first piece of his collection - three original "Angels," Kate, Farrah and Jaclyn Smith, graced the cover of the "T.V.Guide."
Jack's interest with the series began after he first saw the pilot for the series on 21 Mar 1976.
The first episode of the series aired 22 Sep 1976. One week after that, Jack obtained the first piece of his collection - three original "Angels," Kate, Farrah and Jaclyn Smith, graced the cover of the "T.V.Guide."
Widest Mouth
Location: Sambizanga Luanda, Angola
Date of Record: 18 Mar 2010
The widest mouth measures 17 cm (6.69 in) and belongs to Francisco Domingo Joaquim "Chiquinho" (Angola). It was measured on the set of Lo Show dei Record in Rome, Italy, on 18 March 2010.
World Smallest Waist
Location: Old Mystic, United States
Date of Record: 1999
The smallest waist belongs to Cathie Jung (USA, b. 1937), who stands at 1.72 m (5 ft 8 in) and has a corseted waist measuring 38.1 cm (15 in). Un-corseted, it measures 53.34 cm (21 in).
World Narrowest Street
Location: Reutlingen, Germany
Date of Record: Feb 2006
The narrowest street is in Reutlingen, Germany. It is called Spreuerhofstrasse and is 31 cm (1 ft) at the narrowest point. The street was measured in February 2006.
Most Piercings in a Lifetime (Female)
Location: Edinburgh, United Kingdom
Date of Record: 16 May 2003
Since first receiving a skin piercing in January 1997, Elaine Davidson (Brazil/UK) has been pierced a total of 4,225 times as of 8 June 2006.
The former restaurant owner is constantly adding and replacing jewellery, mostly in her face. She enhances her exotic looks with tattoos and brightly coloured make-up, and often wears feathers and streamers in her hair.
The former restaurant owner is constantly adding and replacing jewellery, mostly in her face. She enhances her exotic looks with tattoos and brightly coloured make-up, and often wears feathers and streamers in her hair.
World Longest Tongue
Location: Coventry, United Kingdom
Date of Record: 11 Feb 2009
The longest tongue measures 9.8 cm (3.86 in) from the tip to the middle of his closed top lip and was achieved by Stephen Taylor (United Kingdom), at Westwood Medical Centre, Coventry, United Kingdom, on 11 February 2009.
World Longest Snake Ever
Location: Powell, United States
Date of Record: 26 Oct 2010
Fluffy, a reticulated python (Python reticulatus), when measured on 30 September 2009, she was found to be over 7.3 m (24 ft) long. Fluffy died at the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium, Powell, Ohio, USA, on 26 Oct 2010 due to an apparent tumor. She was 18 years old and still 24 foot long.
Longest Legs – Female
Location: Torremolinos, Spain
Date of Record: 08 Jul 2003
Svetlana Pankratova (Russia) has the world's longest legs, verified as measuring 132 cm (51.9 in) in Torremolinos, Spain on 8 July 2003.
Wednesday, 14 December 2011
Saree made by using 25 Natural Fibres in Limca Book of Record
Sari Weavers of Anakaputhur, about 20km south of Chennai, have entered the Limca Books of Records by making saris using 25 varieties of natural fibres.Limca Book of Records has recorded a new world record for the production of sarees from 25 different natural fibers such as the stem of bananas, cotton, bamboo, jute, pineapple, aloevera, hemp, sea grass, recycled silk, linen, silk, lemon grass, wool, and the Mass in fiber.
Success is the registered name of weavers at Anakaputhur, 20 km south of Chennai, India.
Not only do these organic saris, but even a fair price.
Anakaputhur weavers have experimented with various natural fibers such as pineapple, silk, banana, jute and aloe vera. In 2009, they managed to produce banana fiber cloth, while in 2010 came to fabrics made from bamboo fibers.
World's Largest Ice Cream Cake Guinness Record set by Dairy Queen
Today at noon, Dairy Queen Canada made history with its gigantic 10.13 tonne ice cream cake, setting a new Guinness World Record. With more than 20,000 pounds of ice cream, over 200 pounds of sponge cake, more than 300 pounds of icing and OREO crumble, the cake took 100 DQ experts 14 hours to complete.
The event was held to mark the 30th birthday of the chain's much-loved ice cream cake. The giant cake was assembled live in the Square, giving Torontonians and tourists the chance to witness history-in-the-making and enjoy a free slice of the iconic cake topped with OREO.
Dairy Queen beat the previous record for the world's largest ice cream cake, which was set in Beijing in 2006, by nearly 500 pounds. That cake weighed in at 17,637 pounds.
The event was held to mark the 30th birthday of the chain's much-loved ice cream cake. The giant cake was assembled live in the Square, giving Torontonians and tourists the chance to witness history-in-the-making and enjoy a free slice of the iconic cake topped with OREO.
Dairy Queen beat the previous record for the world's largest ice cream cake, which was set in Beijing in 2006, by nearly 500 pounds. That cake weighed in at 17,637 pounds.
Patient ambassadors from The Hospital for Sick Children were on hand to collect donations that will go towards the hospital.
"After 30 years and 52 million cakes, we thought that building a 10-tonne cake would be a great challenge for our team and would help us raise "tonnes" of money for Children's Miracle Network and The Hospital for Sick Children. All in all, it took nearly 100 people over a year to plan for this record attempt, and we couldn't be happier with the result," said Denise Hutton, Vice President of Marketing at Dairy Queen Canada.
"We've been working around the clock to get the cake finished and now to see so many people enjoying a Dairy Queen treat on a gorgeous spring day while supporting our favourite charity, the work has all been worth it," said Peter White, Executive Vice President of Operations at Dairy Queen Canada.
For more information about Dairy Queen Canada, visit our Web site, join the Facebook Fan Page or follow us on Twitter. International Dairy Queen (IDQ), which is headquartered in Minneapolis, Minn., develops licenses and services a system of more than 5,700 Dairy Queen® stores in the United States, Canada and other foreign countries. IDQ is part of the Berkshire Hathaway family, a company owned by Warren Buffett, the legendary investor and CEO of Berkshire Hathaway. For more information, visit DairyQueen.com.
"After 30 years and 52 million cakes, we thought that building a 10-tonne cake would be a great challenge for our team and would help us raise "tonnes" of money for Children's Miracle Network and The Hospital for Sick Children. All in all, it took nearly 100 people over a year to plan for this record attempt, and we couldn't be happier with the result," said Denise Hutton, Vice President of Marketing at Dairy Queen Canada.
"We've been working around the clock to get the cake finished and now to see so many people enjoying a Dairy Queen treat on a gorgeous spring day while supporting our favourite charity, the work has all been worth it," said Peter White, Executive Vice President of Operations at Dairy Queen Canada.
For more information about Dairy Queen Canada, visit our Web site, join the Facebook Fan Page or follow us on Twitter. International Dairy Queen (IDQ), which is headquartered in Minneapolis, Minn., develops licenses and services a system of more than 5,700 Dairy Queen® stores in the United States, Canada and other foreign countries. IDQ is part of the Berkshire Hathaway family, a company owned by Warren Buffett, the legendary investor and CEO of Berkshire Hathaway. For more information, visit DairyQueen.com.
Youngest Swimmer to Cross the English Channel Sufyan Shaikh set World Record
Sufyan Shaikh, the master swimmer from Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India, has set the Limca Book of the bathing spot for nine of the sea around the world."Limca Book of Records has been confirmed by a certificate that I have been involved in India as the first person to swim in nine different oceans around the world", 18, Shaikh said.
"Speaking of nine of the sea must be a question in your mind as you swim in this self-made. No place to swim around in international competitions, which are arranged in a special event at sea."
"And if there are competitions in the sea, in this case there are some associations that organize the crossing of the sea, taking the price for it. For example, the CS & PF to swim the English Channel, he said.
"I took seven races and two borders around the world in different sea areas. I sent my certificates of Limca Book of Records, after which they controlled, and my name on the bill of lading," he said.
Twenty year-old Indian swimmer Sufyan Mohsin Sheikh practices at The Rajpath Club swimming pool in Ahmedabad, Sheikh is set to become the youngest recipient of the Tenzing Norgay National Adventure award, which was announced by the Indian Sport Ministry on August 11.
Smallest Inventor set Limca Book Records and India Book of Records Pune
Pune's Viraj Gapchoop has etched his name in the Limca Book of Records 2011 and the India Book of Records 2011. The 12-year-old collected Rs 1.5 lakh in donations in three months for his school through the sale of his invention, 'Viraj's semi-automatic water pump controller'.The student of Jnana Prabodhini Navnagar Vidyalaya in Nigdi shot into the limelight in February last year when his film on saving water was screened at the Vasundhara International Film Festival in Pune. The movie epitomised the young lad taking a bath in a plastic tub and using the collected water to water plants, flush toilets and floor cleaning.
He made the 12-minute film at home with a handy cam and used his personal computer to edit and add audio. Narrated by him in a simple manner, he spread the message of water conservation by avoiding jargon. Viraj also invented a gadget that helps reduce overflow from overhead water tanks. It can be made from scrap almost for free by anyone who is willing to implement the concept. His invention, with its striking simplicity and cost effectiveness, found many takers.
Instead of selling the device, the teenager collected voluntary contributions from people willing to implement the system and the proceeds were given to his school that needed funds for social and construction activity. What he developed as a science project for school is now also under the process for registration under the Intellectual Property Rights Act, 2008.
Viraj said, "My wish is to save the environment. My question to my mates and parents is, 'If you (parents) in your childhood enjoyed all the joys of pure drinking water, big playgrounds and clean air then why are we being deprived of it?'."
Proud father and architect Dinesh Gapchoop said, "It's always a good feeling when parents are identified because of children. It's great when people say 'Viraj's parents' rather than 'Dinesh's son'!"
Memorise Most of Number of Mobile Number World Record
An 18-year-old girl has set her sights on the Limca Book of Records after training her mind to recollect hundreds of mobile numbers.Akshatha Swaroopa told Bangalore Mirror, “It takes about 10 seconds to grasp a number. I register these numbers in my mind forever. In a span of 3-4 hours, I can memorise as many as 200 numbers. I was able to develop this technique because of the resource group ‘Swaroopa’ headed by multifaceted teacher, sculptor and artiste Gopadkar.”
The Swaroopa Adhyana Kendra is a non-formal education centre located in Mangalore.
Gopadkar, founder of this institute, said, “Akshatha is just one among the several talents that we have developed in an attempt to bring in a revolution in the education system.”
Gopadkar is known for adopting children, especially from slums. and training them. Akshatha, daughter of Sidappa, a coolie, and Harinakshi, a housewife, has been associated with his group for the past three years. “She not only has a very good memory but is a talented singer, whose CD on learning music along with studies will be released soon,” Gopadkar said.
Akshatha had studied in a government school till Std X. She appeared for the PUC exam (arts) privately this year. She secured 62 per cent.
Gopadkar said, “After we introduced her to our study technique, she was able to score these marks by studying for just two days before each exam. We have developed a technique through which students can complete studying for the SSLC exams in a month’s time. This was demonstrated in a recently concluded camp in which 110 children participated. The method involves enjoying learning, not simply mugging up.”
In the next academic year, about 50 high school children who have quit regular school will be trained by 30 teachers.
Every student attaches ‘Swaroopa’, which means strength, to his or her name. The institute has given the world several wonderkids including Jatin Swaroop who can narrate the medicinal value of 150 herbs.
Gopadkar along with his wife Sumadkar, also a teacher, are working on several techniques and want to popularise their method of learning across the state.
Their five-year-old daughter, Adi Swaroop, has already mastered 70 out of the 450 songs that are part of the SSLC model.
Memory Technique:
Akshatha is enrolled in the Swaroopa Adhyana Kendra, which is a non-formal education centre located in Mangalore. Founder Gopadkar said that their technique is based on hypno-therapy. It allows a student to complete studies in a very short span. For instance, one can complete studying a language paper, including three revisions, in one day and answer the exam the next day.
World Largest Rangoli World Record
A gigantic rangoli created by the Ahmednagar branch of Prajapita Brahma Kumaris Ishwariya Vishwa Vidyalaya and its youth wing on November 26 last year, has now found a place in the Guinness World Records as the 'largest sand painting' in the world.
Depicting universal peace, harmony, cooperation and spiritual values, the rangoli was made as a tribute to those who lost their lives in the 26/11 terror attack in Mumbai. It was created at the Ashokbhau Firodia School ground and measured 9,028 square metres (97,176 square feet).
More than 2,500 students and members of Brahma Kumaris youth wing from all over the country participated in the mega event and about 19,000 kg of rangoli colours in nine shades was used. About Rs6 lakh was spent on the colours used for the rangoli.
The event's organiser, Deepak Harke, told DNA that the Guinness certificate was handed over to them on May 12 in Mount Abu (Rajasthan), the headquarters of the Brahma Kumaris. The previous Guinness record was held by Pranali Patidar for creating a 6,000 square-metre rangoli in Dhule in 2009.
The Brahma Kumaris are a spiritual value-based educational institution which is active across 135 countries and has more than 8,500 branches all over the world.The world's biggest rangoli measured 9,028 square metres.
World Largest Rangoli World Record also getting certificate from India Book of Records.
Depicting universal peace, harmony, cooperation and spiritual values, the rangoli was made as a tribute to those who lost their lives in the 26/11 terror attack in Mumbai. It was created at the Ashokbhau Firodia School ground and measured 9,028 square metres (97,176 square feet).
More than 2,500 students and members of Brahma Kumaris youth wing from all over the country participated in the mega event and about 19,000 kg of rangoli colours in nine shades was used. About Rs6 lakh was spent on the colours used for the rangoli.
The event's organiser, Deepak Harke, told DNA that the Guinness certificate was handed over to them on May 12 in Mount Abu (Rajasthan), the headquarters of the Brahma Kumaris. The previous Guinness record was held by Pranali Patidar for creating a 6,000 square-metre rangoli in Dhule in 2009.
The Brahma Kumaris are a spiritual value-based educational institution which is active across 135 countries and has more than 8,500 branches all over the world.The world's biggest rangoli measured 9,028 square metres.
World Largest Rangoli World Record also getting certificate from India Book of Records.
World Oldest Female Bodybuilder in US set Guinness World Records
A woman living in the U.S. 74-YEAR-OLD United recognized was a former bodybuilder As most Expected date of arrival couples the Guinness Book of World Records, the Daily Mail, a Sunday report.A 74-YEAR-OLD woman living in the United States was recognized as the oldest female bodybuilder by the Guinness Book of World Records, the Daily Mail reported on Sunday.
Ernestine Shepherd has 'six-pack' abs which look unbelievable at her age and tries to motivate other people to lead healthy lives as she teaches at a Baltimore fitness center.
"If you try to motivate people, you have to live this party," said Shepherd, who has kept a tight training schedule and diet for 18 years.
He wakes up at 3:00 every morning to meditate and short 16 km at a local park before lunch. She avoids sweets and maintains a fairly strict diet of brown rice, chicken breasts, vegetables and a glass of raw egg three times a day.
She said in an interview that he was "couch potato" was until I was 56. Since then, he ran nine marathons and has won two bodybuilding contests.
Joyalukkas Worlds Largest Jewellery Showrooom
The Joyalukkas Jewellery showroom in Chennai is the largest in the world, according to the World Records. It is spread out in five floors with four floors dedicated for jewellery shoppers while the fifth floor is reserved for administration, marketing and jewellery sorting team of Joyalukkas. The jewellery showroom features gold, diamond, platinum, precious stone, pearl, Silver and exclusive corner for kids jewellery.The Joyalukkas located in T Nagar in Chennai also features a unique diamond cave to enlighten customers, visitors and school children on the start to finish process of manufacturing diamond jewellery. This first of its kind diamond cave attracts a lot of visitors especially school children who feel its an enjoyable and enlightening experience.
"To strengthen the ‘world’s favourite jeweller’ positioning we need to launch projects and initiatives that compliment it. The first time I saw this building being constructed in Chennai, I decided this would be the Joyalukkas flagship showroom in Tamil Nadu and we would also make a statement with it. So we decided to make it the biggest jewellery showroom and add a novelty in it in the form of a diamond cave. The jewellery customer in Chennai have accepted us with open arms are supporting us whole- heartedly. I dedicate this achievement to our valued customers and the Joyalukkas staff who have been the backbone of the success of Brand Joyalukkas," Said Mr. Joy Alukkas , Managing Director, Joyalukkas.
25 Feet Rudraksha Shivling World Record
Breaking his past record of making largest Shivling using Rudraksha beads, Batuk Vyas got his name registered in World Records Book once again by making 25-feet high Shivling. He had a record of making 15-feet Rudraksh Shivling to his credit which he created at Dharampur town in Valsad district.Vyas has used 13,75,000 Rudraksha beads. The Shivling is 25-feet in height and 13-feet in width. Vyas is currently working to spread awareness about Rudraksha and has written books about the beads.
Most People Singing National Anthem in Pakistan Set World Record
Pakistan achieved the world record for most people singing a national anthem simultaneously late Saturday night when 5,857 Pakistanis chanted the national anthem here at the Defence Stadium in connection with the Independence Day celebrations. The most noteworthy part of the achievement was that the event was arranged by two jingoistic youngsters, Abid Beli and Waqas Pai with a vigorous campaign on social and digital media without any sponsorship or support from the public or private sector. People along with their families and friends started gathering at the designated venue at about 10pm. Rangers, police and scout personnel surrounded the stadium, while volunteers organised the traffic and guided people.The excited crowd chanted slogans as they filled the ground. Youngsters with face paint and wristbands of national colours kept waving the Pakistani flag. Distinguished in the parade of national flags, was a 40-metre national flag held by youngsters. Renowned television host, entrepreneur and intellectualist Faisal Qureshi was hosting the event. Addressing the participants of the ceremony Beli the main organiser congratulated the people for breaking the world record of most people singing the national anthem. Later while talking to Daily Times he said that the idea was put forth by his associate Pai. He said that the objective behind organising the event was to motivate Pakistani youth to play their due role in the betterment of society. He was of the view that the bomb blasts across the country including the attack on General Headquarter (GHQ) and Abbottabad operation were the events that compelled the youth to gather up and do something for their country.
Beli further said that earlier, India held the record for most people singing the national anthem but he said, it was a flaw as the Indians had sung ‘Vande Mataram’, which is not their national anthem. He further said that they wrote to the concerned authorities in this regard and in response the title was repealed and awarded to Philippines, where 5,248 students, staff, faculty and alumni of MSU-IIT sang ‘Lupang Hinirang’ Philippines’ national anthem on Sept 1, 2009. To a question he said that the behaviour of federal and provincial government was regrettable, as they did not permit the event to be organised at Ibn-e-Qasim Park on the pretext of security concerns. He said that political parties are provided with the permission of taking out rallies and large public meetings, but the government did not support citizens for a noble cause. Pai said not to him but for the entire nation it was a great achievement particularly when the country is facing deteriorating situation. He applauded the fervour of people, who gathered despite of rains, strike and other hurdles.
He said that the cost of the event was about Rs 0.7 million which was contributed by the organisers and their friends. Only a minor sponsorship was offered at the eleventh hour, he added. He also appreciated the role of Defence Housing Authority, who provided them the venue without any cost. “Now we are planning to improve the record in upcoming years, beside forming other records. In this regard we would announce soon another event on Quaid-e-Azam day,” a fervent Pai said. Renowned politician Marvi Memon was also present on the occasion. She said that in 1947 Muslims of the sub-continent had earned their freedom and now they are free but yet to gain the real liberty. She appealed the masses to unite for the betterment and progress of the country.
Captain Wasi, who was freed along with his ship crew after months-long captivity by the Somali pirates, was present on the occasion along with his daughter Laila Wasi. Addressing the ceremony, he said that disasters and tragedies have always encouraged nations, particularly Muslims to unite. In 1940s miseries of the Muslims of sub-continent encouraged them to fight for their freedom. Today, we are facing a number of problems again and the nation will unite soon as this is an opportunity to shun the differences, he added. Laila Wasi, a student of grade 6, while talking to Daily Times said that she wanted to see the metropolis becoming the city of peace. She appealed the entire nation to stand united. In the end, thousands of people sang the national anthem, breaking the previous records. Now the tickets’ record, photos and video evidences will be sent to the World Record authorities as a formality for awarding the record to Pakistan.
World's Shortest Living Woman Set World Record
Bridgette Jordan (22) from Sandoval, Illinois, stands 2 feet 3 inches (69 cm) and also holds the record for shortest living siblings with her 20 year-old brother Brad. Jordan breaks the record of 22-year-old Elif Kocaman, from Kadirli, Turkey, who measured 2 feet 4.58 inches (72.6 cm).
Largest Chocolate Bar World Record set by Finest
World's Finest Chocolate today added another superlative to its description - largest. The company broke the Guinness World Record for largest chocolate bar, weighing in at more than 12,000 pounds and measuring almost 3 feet high and 21 feet long.World's Finest Chocolate, a leader in providing chocolate fundraising products, announced today that it will feature the record-breaking bar in a nationwide tour of schools called "Think Big. Eat Smart."
"We purposely made this bar to be an example of 'portion distortion,'" said Eddie Opler, chief executive officer of World's Finest Chocolate. "We're committed to educating families about eating right and staying active and doing it in a fun and engaging way."
Nelda Mercer, a registered dietitian and former spokesperson for the American Dietetic Association, said using the larger-than-life chocolate bar to discuss portion control is a great way to capture the kids' attention. "When you're trying to teach children about things like moderation and how to have a healthy relationship with food, having something that really makes them sit up and take notice helps make the message memorable."
"The tour of the chocolate bar also will include an educational video of "kids talking to kids" and original music to communicate the importance of active lifestyles and healthy eating," said Opler. The messages make exercise and portion control synonymous with "the good life" and stress that chocolate and other treats should be eaten only in moderation. To learn more about the tour, visit www.ThinkBigEatSmart.com .
About the Bar
An official of Guinness World Records verified the record after the bar was hoisted on a warehouse beam and weighed on a scale provided by Abacus Scales. The previous record was held by an Armenian company for a bar that weighed 9,722 pounds.
To make the world's largest chocolate bar, World's Finest Chocolate used:
1,200 pounds of almonds
5,500 pounds of sugar
2,000 pounds of milk powder
1,700 pounds of cocoa butter
1,400 pounds of chocolate liquor
About World's Finest Chocolate
For more than 60 years, World's Finest® Chocolate has combined the enduring appeal of chocolate with a proven fundraising model to help not-for-profit organizations. WFC's dedication to the art of fine chocolate making has led to the sale of more than 6 billion chocolate bars and has helped schools and organizations raise over $3 billion. Based in Chicago, World's Finest Chocolate is one of only six companies in the U.S. that produces chocolate products from "bean to bar" in a single location.
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Most Number of Student Playing Violin set World Record
More than 4,600 Taiwanese school children came together for a marathon violin playing session on Sunday, breaking a world record that had stood for 86 years.An official from organization said that, 4,645 children aged under 18 at a stadium in central Changhua county, The performance was 30 seconds longer than the required minimum of five minutes, it said.
"Creating a world record is not our goal. The event is to review a music education promotion programme for schoolchildren launched seven years ago," Chang Chueh-fen, a county official, told AFP
The previous world record was set in 1925 in London when 4,000 violinists performed.
100 Years Old Torrento Marathon Runner Set World Record
100 Years Old Torrento Marathon Runner Set World RecordA 100-year-old runner became the oldest person to complete a full-distance marathon when he finished the race in Toronto on Sunday.
Indian-born Fauja Singh earned a spot in the World Record Book for his accomplishment.
It took Singh more than eight hours to cross the finish line - more than six hours after Kenya's Kenneth Mungara won the event for the fourth straight year - and he was the last competitor to complete the course.
But his time wasn't nearly as remarkable as the accomplishment.
Event workers dismantled the barricades along the finish line and took down sponsor banners even as Singh made his way up the final few hundred yards of the race.
Family, friends and supporters greeted Singh when he finished the race.
Sharjah Cricket Stadium - World Record
The Guinness Book of Records acknowledged the achievement of Sharjah cricket stadium for hosting the most number of one-day matches during the Pakistan and Sri Lanka encounter here on Sunday.Sharjah stadium, built in the early 1980s, was the hub of one-day cricket between 1984 to 2003 and had hosted 200 one-day internationals -- a world record for a limited over matches venue.
The Pakistan-Sri Lanka match on Sunday is the 201st at the stadium.
Official of the Guinness Records Book Vin Sharma presented a certificate to United Arab Emirates (UAE) minister for higher education and scientific research Sheikh Nahyan bin Mubarak Al Nahyan at the stadium.
Sheikh Nahyan said the achievement made UAE proud.
"This is an achievement for Sharjah stadium to get an entry into the world record book," said Sheikh Nahyan, also the chairman of Emirates Cricket Board. "This is something which we are proud of."
Sheikh Nahyan said the Guinness Book entry will encourage UAE to host more and more sport.
"This will encourage us for more support to sports and cricket is gaining momentum and UAE is becoming a base for cricket," said Sheikh Nahyan.
The Gulf state hold major tennis, golf and Formula One Grand Prix every year besides being a neutral venue for Pakistan who are forced to move their home matches because of security fears since 2008.
Arch rivals Pakistan and India played at Sharjah regularly until New Delhi refused to give permission to their national team to play at the neutral venue in 2000.
Sharjah Cricket Council secretary Mazhar Khan hopes the recognition of the Guinness Book of Records will help Sharjah to stage more cricket.
"It is a great achievement and we promise to provide the venue for more and more international cricket," said Khan.
Sharjah Cricket Stadium - UAE World Record 2011
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