We’ve all got a unique talent.
Some of us can whip up an amazing cake, and others can hold their breath for way longer than anyone thought possible (don’t try that one at home).
But have you ever wondered if your talent could break a record?
For 63 years now, people have been pouring over the Guinness World Record books, marveling at the jaw-dropping photos and inspiring stories of record-breaking triumphs.
So we’re remarkably thankful that these people did more than just wonder what could be and now are among the 2018 Guinness World Record holders.
Below are a few of our faves from this year’s selection.
Tallest professional model and longest legs
Ekaterina Lisina from Russia has taken out both titles.
Standing at 6 ft 8.77 in and with legs measuring over 132 cms, there wasn’t much competition.
Nothing comes close to her legs, measuring at over 132 cm long
Justin Bieber has a whopping 15 records to his name
First act to occupy top three positions simultaneously on UK singles chart
Youngest solo artist to achieve five No.1 US albums
Most streamed album on Spotify – for 2015 album Purpose
First solo artist to have three No.1 albums before the age of 18 (US)
Most MTV Europe Music Awards won – 20 awards
First music act with a music channel viewed three billion times
Most simultaneous tracks on US singles chart – 17 tracks, most from album Purpose
Youngest male solo artist to debut at No.1 on Billboard Hot 100
Most subscribers for a musician on YouTube (male) – 31,132,396 subscribers
Most Nickelodeon’s Kids’ Choice Awards won by a male singer – five blimps
Most Teen Choice Awards won by a musician (male) – 19 awards
Most Teen Choice Awards won by an individual (male) – 20 awards
Most viewed music channel on YouTube (individual) – 15,116,431,053 views
Most followers on Twitter (male) – 100,051,376 followers
Most followers on Twitter for a male pop star – 100,051,376 followers
Most expensive hot dog
The decadent dog was sold by a company called Tokyo Dog (USA) in Seattle, Washington, USA, on 23 February 2014 for a whopping total of $169 (USD).
The foot-long frankfurter contains smoked cheese bratwurst, butter Teriyaki grilled onions, Maitake mushrooms, Wagyu beef, foie gras, shaved black truffles, caviar and Japanese mayonnaise, all served up in a brioche bun.
Worlds tallest dog
Freddy the Great Dane is the current Guinness World Record Holder of the worlds tallest dog.
Youngest female with a full beard
Harnaam Kaur is a 24-year-old body confidence and anti-bullying activist.
Taking to Instagram she says of the award:
“It is amazing to be valued and celebrated being a Bearded Lady. I am proud to hold this amazing record.
“I hope those who read or see my record can take away positivity, inspiration and realise that no matter who you are or what you look like, you are officially amazing!”
What is a world record?
All Guinness World Records must fulfil some key criteria including:
Measurable: Is it the fastest / longest / heaviest / most?
Breakable: Can the record be broken or repeated by someone else? All our record titles must be open to being challenged.
Standardisable: Can the record title be done universally? For example, it cannot be related to something restricted to a region.
Verifiable: Can the claim be proven? For example, a claim such as ‘the man who never drank water’, can never be verified unless the man spent his whole life from birth under surveillance by a witness.
One Variable: We can verify the Largest painting but would not consider the largest painting by the most people.
Universal: The proposal must be something, or about something that is known to the world’s majority. It cannot be too specific / regional.
You can see the full collection of this year’s winners on the Guinness World Records webpage.
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