Guinness World Records Unveils 70 New Titles for Record Seekers

BREAKING: Guinness World Records has just announced an exciting initiative to celebrate its 70th anniversary by introducing 70 new unclaimed record titles. This is a golden opportunity for record enthusiasts around the globe to make their mark!

The newly added records include challenges like the fastest 400 metre sack race, furthest distance bottle flip, and most whoopee cushions sat on in one minute. Other thrilling records available for attempt are the fastest time to blow a stamp 10 metres, most high fives in 30 seconds, and the fastest time to ascend the height of Everest by bicycle.

To facilitate aspiring record-breakers, Guinness World Records is launching a new Record Selector tool on its website. This interactive feature will match users’ personality types to the records they could attempt through a quick quiz.

“As we mark the 70th anniversary of the release of our first edition back in the 1950s, we’re proud to be building on 70 amazing years as the global curator of superlative facts and achievements,” said Craig Glenday, Guinness World Records editor-in-chief.

This initiative not only invites participation but also celebrates the inspiring stories of previous record holders. For instance, Liz West currently holds the record for the largest collection of Spice Girls memorabilia, boasting over 5,000 pieces—a number she has more than doubled since first entering the record books in 2011 with just 2,066 items.

West shared how holding the Guinness World Record title has transformed her life: “My collection gave me the opportunity and ultimately allowed me to work full-time as an artist, which was always my dream.” She expressed her excitement about being part of the anniversary celebrations, emphasizing the importance of “Girl Power” in her journey.

The origins of the Guinness World Records date back to a shooting party in the early 1950s in Co Wexford, where a debate over the fastest game bird in Europe led to the vision of a reference book that could settle such disputes. The first volume was published in August 1955 and has since sold an astounding 155 million copies worldwide.

As Guinness World Records looks to the future, it invites everyone to engage with the new records and the Record Selector tool. These records are not just numbers; they offer a chance to achieve something remarkable and to join the ranks of extraordinary individuals.

What’s next? Those interested in breaking a record should not wait! Start exploring the unclaimed titles and see which record could be your next big achievement. The world is watching, and the records are there for the taking!