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    World Records

    Whose likeness is on the world's most expensive star doll?Guinness World Records 2000 (Ken1260)

      Elizabeth Taylor. It is worth {$25,000.00.}

    Who was the first woman in space?Various Records Quiz (mcfan321)

      Valentina Tereshkova. Yes, Valentina Tereshkova is a Russian women who went into space in June 1963. Sally Ride was the first American women in space, and Judith Renik was the second American women in space.

    Who was the first private space tourist?Facts About Human Records (skturner)

      Dennis Tito. In recent years, it has been made possible to purchase a ride into space. The only catch in this is that you have to be VERY rich! Tito paid $20 million to go into space in 2001. To avoid confusion, Akiyama was the first paying person to visit space.

    Who was the first person to swim across the English Channel?Facts About Human Records (skturner)

      Matthew Webb. The English Channel is a busy stretch of water that is between England and the rest of Europe. For a matter of interest, in 1883, 8 years after swimming the Channel, Webb drowned at Niagara Falls, swimming the rough currents.

    Who was the first person to appear on TIME Magazine over 50 times?Guinness World Records (ratboy131)

      Nixon . He has been on the cover 55 times.

    Who provided proof to suggest that the earth was spherical?Facts About Human Records (skturner)

      Ferdinand Magellan. Magellan was a part of the 1519-22 expedition to try and circumnavigate the globe. He was killed during the voyage, leaving it to his remaining crew to finish the sea journey.

    Which world record is owned by Walter Cavanagh?Guinness World Records 2000 (Ken1260)

      Most Credit Cards. He has a total of 1,397 credit card with a total credit limit of {$1.65} million .

    Which world record is held by Christian Taillefer of France?Guinness World Records 2000 (Ken1260)

      Fastest cyclist on a glacier.. He went 132 MPH on a Peugeot Cycle at the Speed Ski Slope in Vars, France.

    Which world record cost {$62,908?}Guinness World Records 2000 (Ken1260)

      Longest taxi ride. Jeremy Leving, Mark Aylett and Carlos Arrese took a taxi from London, England to Capetown, South Africa and back. I guess they've never heard of flying.

    Which U.S. state has the largest coastline?Various Records Quiz (mcfan321)

      Alaska.

    Which TV series was the first to be broadcast on six continents, with a weekly audience of 1.1 billion in 2003?Guinness World Records (ratboy131)

      Baywatch. It's shown on every continent except Antarctica.

    Which continent has the most countries?Various Records Quiz (mcfan321)

      Africa.

    Where would you go to view the world tallest structure?Guinness World Records 2000 (Ken1260)

      North Dakota. The tallest structure can be found near Fargo, North Dakota. It is a television transmitting tower and stands 2,064 feet tall. The tallest building in Kuala Lampur is only 1,482 feet 8 inches tall.

    When and where did the worst inflation of the 20th century take place?Guinness World Records (ratboy131)

      Hungary, post-World War II. This happened in 1946. In value, one gold pengo(Hungarian currency) from 1931 was worth 130 million trillion 1946 paper pengos. By the way, that number is 130,000,000,000,000,000,000.

    What's the most expensive production car (as of 2003)?World Records (jonty129)

      Mercedes-Benz CLK/LM. The Mercedes-Benz CLK/LM is valued at $1,547,620. It is quite a snazy car. It has a top speed of 320km/h (200mp/h) and does 0-100 km/h (62mp/h) in just 3.8 seconds.

    What year was the world's smallest guitar made?Short World Records (fred89)

      1997. The guitar is 1/20 the thickness of a human hair. When it's played the frequencies are 1,000 times higher than the human ear can hear.

    What world record is held by John Evans of the United Kingdom?Guinness World Records 2000 (Ken1260)

      Heaviest car balanced on his head. He balanced a 350 pound Chevy on his head for 12 seconds. All I wonder is how do you learn that you are capable of doing this?

    What was the speed of the initial land speed record?Facts About Human Records (skturner)

      63.15 kilometres per hour. The electric car was driven by a French count in 1898. Since then, the fastest speed has been recorded close to 1200kmph in the Nevada Desert.

    What was the record speed set on a skateboard on September 26, 1998 by Gary Hardwick?Guinness World Records (ratboy131)

      62.55 mph. Imagine driving on an expressway and having a skateboard pass you...

    What was the name of the first cloned animal?World Records (jonty129)

      Dolly. Dolly, a Finn Dorset sheep cloned in July 1996, was the first recorded cloned animal. A debate on the ethics of cloning was the result of the "birth" of this cloned animal.

    What was the longest incarceration of a future world president?World Records (jonty129)

      almost 27 years. Nelson Rolihlala Mandela spent almost 27 years in prison, before being released from Victor Vester after being move there from Robin Island. In 1994 he won a landslide victory with his party the ANC in the first democratic election in South Africa. He is still a very influential person in South Africa.

    What was the legspan of the longest spider?World Records (ashalia)

      28 cm. It was found in Venezuela in 1965 and it was a male goliath bird-eating spider.

    What was the first modern board game to be internationally famous?Guinness World Records (ratboy131)

      Monopoly. This has been played by over 500 million people, and is printed in several lanugages and versions.

    What was the bloodiest modern battle of the 20th century (most deaths)?Guinness World Records (ratboy131)

      Battle of Stalingrad. About 1,109,000 casualties have been recorded in this battle that changed the course of World War II.

    What speed was the fastest bowled ball in the recorded history of cricket (as of 2003)?World Records (jonty129)

      100 mph. During a match in the Cricket World Cup 2003, Shoaib Aktar(Pakistan) from Pakistan bowled a ball at the pace of 162 kmh(100 mph). Shoaib Aktar is called the Rwalpindi express and is developing into quite a fierce and good bowler. He recently bowled a heck of a ball, which hit Gary Kirsten (South Africa) in the head, cutting a deep hole into his cheek and fracturing 2 bones. He needed 10 stiches. Shoaib looked sorry but inside must have enjoyed the pace he created, injuring one of the best batsman in the world.

    What record do Johnny Dell Foley and Keith Thomas own?Guinness World Records 2000 (Ken1260)

      Longest egg throw. Johnny Dell Foley threw an egg 323 feet 2 inches to his partner Keith Thomas who caught it without the egg breaking.

    What is the world record, in seconds, for balancing a 159.6kg Mini on someone's head?World Records (addymaster)

      33. The record was made on the 24th of May 1999.

    What is the world record for the most weight lifted by an earlobe?World Records in 2002 (MommyPanda)

      110 pounds. Li Jian Hua, of China, lifted 110 pounds with the help of a chair attached to his right earlobe.

    What is the most widely used firearm in warfare in 2003?World Records (jonty129)

      AK-47. The AK-47 and its variants, has been used in over 75 wars. It is also one of the most famous/infamous guns in the world.

    What is the most polluted major city?World Records in 2002 (MommyPanda)

      Mexico City. Mexico City is the most polluted city, and Beijing is a very close second.

    What is the most downloaded cyber-pet?Guinness World Records 2000 (daigle)

      Mopy. More than 10 million people worldwide have downloaded this cute fish pet!

Frequently Asked Questions about World Records

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    • Who is the holder of the most Guinness World Records? ( goto )


    • What is the mailing address for the Guinness Book of World Records? ( goto )


    • When was the Guinness Book of World Records first written? ( goto )


    • Is Manowar still the loudest band in the world as of today in the Guinness World Records? ( goto )


    • According to the Guinness World Records, who is the world's most prolific serial killer? ( goto )


    • What are the world records for the standing long jump and standing high jump? ( goto )


    • What is the most world records held by a single person in different categories? ( goto )


    • Which athlete set six world records in less than an hour in 1935? ( goto )


    • Does the Guinness Book of Records recognise the world record for the fastest yard of ale? ( goto )


    • Which musical group sold the most records last year (2001) around the world? ( goto )


    • In football, what are the British and world records for the highest transfer fee paid for a goalkeeper? ( goto )


    • Which air pollution station records the lowest pollution levels in the inhabited world? ( goto )


    • What does the Guinness Book of World Records say the record is for the most consecutive sneezes? ( goto )


    • Who was the person who set six world records in track and field in less than an hour? ( goto )


    • Which athlete won an Olympic gold medal in 1948 and over the next 6 years broke 13 world records? ( goto )


    • What record in the Guinness World Records did former Australian prime minister Bob Hawke break in 1954? ( goto )


    • What Guinness Book of World Records entry does Saddam Hussein hold for doing 30 times a day for 60 years? ( goto )


    • What event took place at the weekend of May 30th, 2004 in Toronto, Canada that is claiming a place in the Guinness Book of World Records? ( goto )


    • On October 18, 1988 this Albuquerque Amateur got his name in the Guinness Book of World Records by playing golf non-stop for 60 hours and 17 minutes, what is his name? ( goto )


    • In 1999, in front of an astonished "Guinness World Records: Primetime" audience, Gumby squeezed into a 73 x 38 x 38 cm (29 x 15 x 15 in) box which was around the same size as a picnic basket. He had to dislocate both legs before entering the box. What is Gumby's real name? ( goto )


    • Which artist sold the most records in 1999? ( goto )


    • Why the big hole in 45 RPM records? ( goto )


    • Who founded the Guinness Book of Records? ( goto )


    • Which country records the highest annual rainfall? ( goto )


    • What was the first LP released by Virgin Records? ( goto )


    • I have been trying to find this person's name online, but I cannot. I saw him in the Guinness Book of World Records. He was able to speak, write and read the most languages ever, like 100 or something, I can't remember, and he worked for the UN. Does anyone have a Guinness book and can find his name or show me a website? Thanks. ( goto )


    • Which artist or group has sold the most records? ( goto )


    • What movies does the establishment Tower Records appear in? ( goto )


    • When was the speed of (old) gramophone records standardized at 78 rpm? ( goto )


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