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Woman with world's longest nails struggles in loo but has gut-wrenching reason for not cutting them

This year, Diana Armstrong was featured in the Guinness World Records 2023 book for having humongous fingernails. Here she speaks about the most difficult parts of having them so long.

Irish Mirror

3Mln Discounted Items Attract Shoppers to Outlet 2022 Festival in Riyadh

Saudi Arabia’s General Entertainment Authority launched the largest shopping festival, Outlet 2022, in Riyadh on Saturday. Covering an area of 146,623 square meters, the festival includes three million items, manufactured by more than 1,500 international brands, and discounts of up to 70 percent on fashion, accessories, and cosmetic products designed…

Asharq Al-Awsat

‘Truly inspiring’ London Marathon sees 18 Guinness World Records broken

From 34 listed attempts, 18 world records were broken – including one for the fastest marathon dressed as a vampire.

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Edinburgh unicyclist smashes Guinness World Record for unusual one-wheeled trick

Josh Auld has now been featured in the book, which is known for it's unusual records and interesting characters, with the 34-year-old describing it as a "real honour."

Edinburgh Live

Scottish 'extreme sports' star 'honoured' to be in Guinness World Records book

A SELF-PROFESSED “extreme sports superstar” from Edinburgh has said it is a “real honour” to be part of the latest Guinness World Records…

The National (Scotland)

Unicyclist says it is a ‘real honour’ to get into Guinness World Records book

Jason Auld broke the record for the heaviest single weight lifted by barbell overhead press while riding a unicycle.

The Independent UK

Britons ride unicycles and juggle with their feet in Guinness World Records 2023

The latest edition whittled 40,000 applicants down to 2,697 record-breakers.

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World’s tallest woman who stands more than 7ft tall smashes three new records

Rumeysa Gelgi, 25, from Turkey, stands at a staggering 7ft and 0.7in due to suffering from a rare genetic disorder called Weaver syndrome which causes her to grow at an accelerated speed

Daily Mirror

Ancient log site eyed as tourism hotspot

A plan is afoot to develop the site of the world’s longest petrified log in Tak province into a world-class geological tourism destination, according to the government.

Bangkok Post

'My gigantic guinea pig could possibly be the largest in the UK'

Edith Rotherham says her pet Gizmo is so unusually large that even her vets told her to contact Guinness World Records

Wales Online

Thrissur-based artist enters Guinness World Records in pin and thread art

Thrissur-based artist Vincent Pallissery draws 7.544-sq-m figure of Mother Theresa

The Hindu

The 11 Guinness World Records which have been achieved at the Great North Run

There are 11 current Guinness World Records which have been set during the event

Chronicle Live

Stirring national pride

Although being a world leader is not Thailand's strong suit. We, Thais, do know how to find memorable ways to roar our name proudly and make sure others keep us alive in their thoughts. According to the Guinness World Records, many Thais have beaten world records in presenting Thai culture…

Bangkok Post

World's most tattooed man mistaken for the Devil when out shopping with girlfriend

Lucky Diamond Rich holds the Guinness World Record for being the most tattooed person on the planet, with over '200 per cent' of his body covered in ink after he dreamt of achieving a spot in the famous book

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Man spends £20,000 transforming his body including horns and a split tongue

Mattia Mutori's body modifications included eye tattoos, a split tongue, ear pointing, eye scarification, a subdermal spider implant in his chest, spine implants in his thumbs and implants in his head

The Hindu

Love of maths earns Alappuzha native Guinness World Records title

Vivek Raj memorised a 28-digit number in four seconds

The Guardian - UK

A new start after 60: ‘I became an adventure cyclist at 65 – and rode from Mongolia to Scotland’

Within months of retiring as a mental health nurse, Len Collingwood began a 13,000km solo cycle ride. But that wasn’t the feat that got him into Guinness World Records …

The Guardian - AU

Covid lockdown boredom inspires New Zealand teenager to build world-record 25-metre Lego train

Alexander Blong smashed the previous world record for the most carriages in a Lego train

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Cole-Hamilton tackles inflatable course in plea for business bounce-back support

Temporary installation just outside of Edinburgh is officially the world's longest soft play

Daily Mirror

Marvel superfan breaks world record by getting 31 superhero tattoos on his body

When the Canadian got his first tattoo back in 2011 - a Spider-Man on his arm - he never thought that he'd end up being a world record holder

The Independent UK

Adventure park unveils world’s longest inflatable assault course

The Tartan Titan, at Conifox Adventure Park in Edinburgh, features challenges associated with Ninja Warriors, Gladiator and Total Wipeout.

Daily Mirror

Woman grows world record-breaking fingernails measuring over 42ft after family tragedy

Diana Armstrong officially has the world's longest fingernails, eclipsing the previous record. The American found herself unable to cut them when after a heartbreaking family tragedy

ABC News

Extreme sideshow performer Gordo Gamsby brings the daring and different to Port Macquarie

Gordo Gamsby ran away to join the circus and has travelled the world performing extreme sideshow acts, achieving a swag of Guinness World Records. He has returned home to embrace a different life, bringing a slice of the daring and different with him.

Daily Mirror

Most tattooed man on Earth unrecognisable in unearthed photo before whole body inked

Lucky Diamond Rich, from New Zealand, started getting inked when joined a travelling circus aged 16 and is dubbed the tattooed man on Earth claiming he has more than "200 per cent" of his body covered

Wales Online

Man breaks pub crawl world record on day off after visiting more than 50 Cardiff pubs in 24 hours

Gareth Murphy downed a drink in every single pub before moving on

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