Five Weird World Records You Didn’t Know Existed
The world is full of oddities, but did you know there’s a record for almost everything? If you’re looking for a laugh today, here are five of the strangest world records ever set:
Longest Time Hiccupping
A man named Charles Osborne hiccupped continuously for 68 years. That’s longer than most people’s entire lifetimes!
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Largest Gathering of People Dressed as Smurfs
In 2019, over 2,700 people painted themselves blue and gathered in Germany to break this record. Talk about a colorful crowd!
Most T-Shirts Worn at Once
A man named Ted Hastings broke the Guinness World Records for most T-shirts worn at once, donning an incredible 260 layers
Longest Time Balancing a Chair on the Chin
Ever tried balancing a chair on your chin? One record-holder,Christian Roberto López Rodríguez (Spain) in Cabañas de la Sagra, Toledo, Spain, did it for over an hour on 12 November 2021.
Most Joints Cracked Continuously
A man named Thomas Hollis (UK) in London, UK, on 4 February 2024, set the record by cracking 58 joints in his body back-to-back. If you thought knuckle cracking was bad, imagine hearing this!
Which one of these records would you attempt, if any? Or maybe you’ve got your own skill that could land you in the record books!
