When it comes to the world’s “most” anything, people usually think of the mainstream records like the tallest building or the fastest runner. But there are plenty of bizarre records out there that most people have never even heard of. Here are a few:
The Longest Fingernails Ever Recorded
Lee Redmond from the United States holds the record for the world’s longest fingernails ever recorded on a woman. Her nails measured a total of 8.65 meters long in 2008, but unfortunately, she lost them in an accident in 2009.
The Most People Doing Sit-Ups at Once
In 2011, a group of 263 people in Shanghai, China, set the record for the most people doing sit-ups at once. They managed to complete 60 seconds of continuous sit-ups without stopping, earning themselves a place in the Guinness World Records.
The Largest Collection of Rubber Ducks
Charlotte Lee from the United Kingdom holds the record for the largest collection of rubber ducks. As of September 2011, she has amassed a whopping 5,631 rubber ducks of various shapes and sizes.
The Most Big Macs Consumed
Don Gorske from the United States has eaten more Big Macs than anyone else in the world. By May 2020, he had consumed a total of 32,340 Big Macs since 1972, earning himself a place in the Guinness World Records.
The Tallest Married Couple
Annie and Liam Jones from Birmingham, United Kingdom, hold the record for being the tallest married couple in the world. Annie is 6 feet 2.72 inches tall, while Liam is 6 feet 5.76 inches tall, making them a combined height of 12 feet 8.48 inches.
These are just a few examples of the bizarre records that exist in the world. While they may not be as mainstream as some of the more well-known records, they still hold a place in the history books and provide us with some entertaining facts to share with our friends.
