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Fattest man to get married
The world's fattest man, Manuel Uribe, has announced he will get married this month, after losing nearly half his original weight.
Uribe, 43, who holds the record for the world's fattest man in the 2007 Guinness Book of Records, is to marry a widow named Claudia, to whom he has been engaged for two years. "It will be a hefty wedding, on a large scale, but with a low-calorie banquet", he said.
The Mexican reached his record weight of 1,235 pounds - 88 stone - in 2007 after years of unhealthy living, including a diet of pizza and tacos. He has since dropped to 570lb (41 stone) from 1,300lb (93 stone) since February, by following the so-called "Zone Diet", a high-protein regime pioneered by Boston biochemist Dr Barry Sears.
Following the wedding announcement, Mr Uribe has been inundated with offers of sponsorship from international magazines, television stations. Local mayors who have offered to supply a cake for the 400 guests.
Mr Uribe thanked God for the "miracles he gave to a man who was on the edge of suicide and who today knows love." The world's fattest man, Manuel Uribe, has announced he will get married this month, after losing nearly half his original weight... more -
The Long & Short Of It
The world's shortest and the world's longest - man and legs that is - met up recently to promote the 2009 edition of the Guinness Book Of Record. The world's shortest and the world's longest - man and legs that is - met up recently to promote the 2009 edition of the Gui... more
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Guinness World Records - Book 2009 Launches
Guinness World Records Book Launches 2009 edition the global Best Seller Returns with Remarkable New Records, All Exclusive Photography and a 3D Perspective!
On 17th September 2008, Guinness World Records releases the 2009 edition of the internationally revered bestseller in the first-ever worldwide launch.
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World's smallest man meets leggiest woman
The world's smallest man, He Pingping, and the woman with the longest legs, Svetlana Pankratova, met at the 2009 Guiness World Records book launch.
Standing at just 2ft 5in high, He Pingping, from China, has been officially named the smallest man in the world. Svetlana Pankratova, meanwhile, owns the longest legs in the world, which stretch to 132cm. Mr Pingping barely came up to Ms Pankratova's knees at a bizarre photoshoot held to mark the launch of the new Guinness Book of World Records.
But the pair seemed rather happy in each other's company as they posed for photos on Trafalgar Square's steps in central London.
In January 2007, Mr Pingping was invited to take part on a television programme in Tokyo, and has since become somewhat of an icon. It is rumoured he is now so protective of his image, he refuses to have his photo taken unless he is paid a substantial fee.
While Ms Pankratova might have the longest legs in the world, she is not the tallest. Last month, Sandy Allen, at 7ft 7in, recognized as the world's tallest woman, died aged 53. The world's smallest man, He Pingping, and the woman with the longest legs, Svetlana Pankratova, met at the 2009 Guiness World Re... more -
Ian Hibell, cyclist who pedalled world, killed by hit-and-run driver
A cyclist who pedalled the world for more than 40 years, braving raging rivers, soldier ants, a lion and enjoying the hospitality of an Eskimo princess, has been killed by a hit-and-run driver in Greece.
Ian Hibell, 74, was a legendary figure in the world of long-distance cycle touring setting several records and pedalling the equivalent of ten times around the Equator.
He died on the Athens to Salonika highway on August 23, when he was struck by a car apparently involved in a race with another motorist. The driver left the scene but was arrested two days later and charged with causing death by dangerous driving. A cyclist who pedalled the world for more than 40 years, braving raging rivers, soldier ants, a lion and enjoying the hospitality of a... more -
Malaysia Book of Records of Most Number of Kite Flying
Some 1,655 people helped put Bintulu in the Malaysia Book of Records by launching 1,655 kites of all shapes, sizes and colours into the sky here. The feat at the Bintulu airstrip is part of the week-long Borneo International Kite Festival being held in conjunction with Sarawak’s 45th year of independence through the formation of Malaysia.
Myself Paavan Solanki, one the Indian Kite Flyers participate in the same event with our Fighter Kites at Bornio International Kite Festival 2008. Also Participating in Malaysia Book of Records of Most Number of Kite Flying Event. My Photos in the event showing here.
For full story http://www.worldamazingrecords.com Some 1,655 people helped put Bintulu in the Malaysia Book of Records by launching 1,655 kites of all shapes, sizes and colours into th... more -
MONOPOLY Game Set Guinness World Record
In celebration of the release of the new MONOPOLY Here & Now: The World Edition game, an estimated 3,361 people joined together on August 27, 2008 at 14:00 GMT to set a new Guinness World Record for the World's Largest Simultaneous Game of MONOPOLY. The final tally of participants is pending verification from Guinness World Records.
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http://www.worldamazingrecords.com In celebration of the release of the new MONOPOLY Here & Now: The World Edition game, an estimated 3,361 people joined together on... more -
Bristol Motor Speedway Sets Guinness World Record
A record-setting 157,574 fans rose to the occasion at this year's Sharpie 500 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series race at Bristol Motor Speedway in Bristol, Tenn. on Saturday, August 23, as TUMS challenged race attendees to set the Guinness World Record for the world's Largest Audience Wave. A minimum of 110,000 fans were required to participate in the TUMS Wave at Bristol Motor Speedway in order to set the new Guinness World Record.
for full story http://www.worldamazingrecords.com A record-setting 157,574 fans rose to the occasion at this year's Sharpie 500 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series race at Bristol Motor Spee... more -
Worlds Tallest Living Man Reclaimed his Crown
With the recent news that Guinness World Records has stripped the "world’s tallest man" of his title, London's Ripley’s Believe It or Not! is offering Ukrainian Leonid Stadnyk the chance to reclaim his crown.
Ripley’s Believe It or Not!, which recently opened in London's Piccadilly Circus, is offering to pay for Stadnyk to come to a gala event on September 3, where Guinness officials will be waiting with a tape measure to see if he can reclaim his crown.
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http://www.worldamazingrecords.com With the recent news that Guinness World Records has stripped the "world’s tallest man" of his title, London's Ripley’s... more -
Domino's Pizza Breaks Three World Records in just One Day
Domino’s Pizza recently announced that the Domino's Pizza located on U.S. 49 in Gulfport, Mississippi, broke three world records on August 2nd when they were offering customers 10-inch pepperoni pizzas for just $2.
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http://www.worldamazingrecords.com Domino’s Pizza recently announced that the Domino's Pizza located on U.S. 49 in Gulfport, Mississippi, broke three world records ... more -
Largest Indoor Revolving Stage World Record set by Singer Aaron Kwok
Hong Kong pop star Aaron Kwok says he has become a Guinness world record holder for performing on the largest indoor revolving stage.
Kwok celebrated his new title with a press conference on Wednesday in Hong Kong where, in February, he wowed fans by dancing on a 10 by 9.44-meter, 450-degree revolving stage during his De Show Reel tour.
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http://www.worldamazingrecords.com Hong Kong pop star Aaron Kwok says he has become a Guinness world record holder for performing on the largest indoor revolving stage. ... more -
World's Oldest Man Dies at 138 in India
Habib Miyan played the clarinet in a maharajah's orchestra before retiring 70 years ago.
However, there is much dispute over his actual age. Although he said he was 138 years old, his pension book showed him to be a mere stripling at 129 - and the Guinness Book of Records has been unable to verify his age at all.
Miyan, who lived in Jaipur in western India, had no birth certificate but has collected a state pension for decades. He once worked in the court of the king of Jaipur - Raja Man Singh, where he played in the wind section of the orchestra.
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http://www.worldamazingrecords.com Habib Miyan played the clarinet in a maharajah's orchestra before retiring 70 years ago. ... more -
Most Scarecrows in one Location Guinness World Record
This small northeastern Georgia town's population boom is frightening. In a bid to break a world record for scarecrows and scare up some fun for the fall season, thousands of straw-stuffed newcomers are creeping across town.
There's a scuba diver, the Georgia Bulldogs football team and — of course — the cast of the Wizard of Oz. Even likenesses of Jesus and Elvis popped up.
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http://www.worldamazingrecords.com This small northeastern Georgia town's population boom is frightening. In a bid to break a world record for scarecrows and scare ... more -
Mickey Rooney is old, performs, and is in panto.
An actor who will this year enter the Guinness Book of Records for the longest career on both stage and screen is the star of this year's pantomime at Bristol Hippodrome.
Mickey Rooney, who will be 88 this year, began his career at 17 months old and went on to become the star of 200 films. He made his debut in pantomime last year in Sunderland. He has played alongside the likes of Judy Garland, Marilyn Monroe and Lana Turner and from 1939 to 1941 was the number one box office actor in America. An actor who will this year enter the Guinness Book of Records for the longest career on both stage and screen is the star of this yea... more -
Bill Gates Guinness World Record - Most Spammed Mail Receiving a Day
Microsoft chairman William H. Gates III (USA) receives up to four million email spams each day. However, a combination of email filtering by Microsoft staff and anti-spam technology mean that only around ten spam emails reach his inbox per day.
for more detail and records http://www.worldamazingrecords.com Microsoft chairman William H. Gates III (USA) receives up to four million email spams each day. However, a combination of email filter... more -
Most Phone Books Ripping World Record set by Tina Shelton
Tina Shelton (USA) tore from top to bottom 21 telephone directories, each with 1,028 numbered pages in a time of three minutes at the Ranchland Church in Escondido, California, USA, on 9 February 2007.
See More Detail at http://www.worldamazingrecords.com Tina Shelton (USA) tore from top to bottom 21 telephone directories, each with 1,028 numbered pages in a time of three minutes at the ... more -
Lane Kiffin - World Record of Youngest NFL Coach
The youngest coach ever hired in the NFL’s modern era is Lane Kiffin (USA, b. 9 May 1975) who was 31 years 259 days when he signed on to coach the Oakland Raiders on 23 January 2007, just prior to the 2007 season.
Lane Kiffin, the son of longtime pro and collegiate coach Monte Kiffin, is in his sixth year at USC. He joined the Trojan staff in February of 2001 and spent the 2001 season handling the tight ends. He became the wide receivers coach in 2002. In 2004, he took on the additional duty of passing game coordinator. In 2005, he was promoted to offensive coordinator and recruiting coordinator, in addition to continuing as the wide receivers coach.
for full story http://www.worldamazingrecords.com The youngest coach ever hired in the NFL’s modern era is Lane Kiffin (USA, b. 9 May 1975) who was 31 years 259 days when he signed on ... more -
12 Fingers and 14 Toes Guinness World Record India
Pianists, typists and tailors might all look on green with envy at Haramb Ashok Kumthekar, of Goa in India, who has six digits on each hand and seven digits on each feet.
But for Heramb, 22, it means he cannot even wear a pair of simple flip-flops, nor can he find a pair of gloves that fit his hands in the winter.
For full story : http://www.worldamazingrecords.com Pianists, typists and tailors might all look on green with envy at Haramb Ashok Kumthekar, of Goa in India, who has six digits on each... more -
Arron Sparks - Yo Yo Staggering 144 in One Minute World Record
On 27 July 2008 Ipswich Central in Suffolk, UK went yo-yo crazy by setting two different yo-yo records in one day.
Arron Sparks for the most hop the fence tricks in one minute. Arron set a new Guinness World Record with a staggering 144 in one minute. With this kind of talent it is not surprising Arron was ranked 4th at the World Yo-Yo Contest at only 18 years of age & The second Guinness World record of the day was for the most people to yo-yo simultaneously. On 27 July 2008 Ipswich Central in Suffolk, UK went yo-yo crazy by setting two different yo-yo records in one day. ... more -
Largest Origami Mosaic in Hong Kong Guinness World Record
July 2008, an event named ‘origami stars, millions of hearts’ set a new Guinness World Record for the largest origami mosaic in Hong Kong, China. The event was organized by Hong Kong Youth Visual Art Association, Hong Kong Chinese Arts Festival, Lo Fung Art Gallery Ltd. and Hong Kong Union of Visual Artists Limited.
The event started at nine ‘o’ clock in the morning in Hiu Kwong Street Sports Centre, Kwun Tong, Hong Kong ,China. Around 2,000 participants took turns to take part in the relay of making the mosaic which took 9 hours.
For full story : http://www.worldamazingrecords.com July 2008, an event named ‘origami stars, millions of hearts’ set a new Guinness World Record for the largest origami mosaic in Hong K... more
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