Top 10 most unique Guinness Records in the world

We've all heard of people setting world records across the globe, whether it's for the world's longest nails, longest beard or even the world's fattest cat, but did you know? that there are many other unique world records. Below are the 10 most unique Guinness World Records compiled!

1. Nick Stoeberl holds the world record for the longest tongue

Nick Stoeberl aka “The Lick” from Monterey, California has held the Guinness Book of World Records for having the longest tongue, measuring 10.10cm since 2012. Nick's father is “a huge fan KISS” heat and as a child Nick imitated Gene Simmons' infamous tongue pose, realizing for the first time that his tongue was longer than everyone else's.


To put all that into context, the average human tongue is 8.5cm long for men and 7.9cm long for women, according to the University of Edinburgh. Nick Stoeberl says the only downside is that "it takes me longer to brush my tongue in the morning." This achievement breaks the record of Brit Stephen Taylor (9.8cm), who has held this title since 2002.
View Details

2. Garry Turner has held the record for tightest skin since 1999

Garry Turner (UK) was able to stretch the skin of his abdomen to a length of 15.8cm (6.25 in) due to a rare medical condition called Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome, a disorder of the connective tissue that affects the skin. affects the skin, ligaments and internal organs. With this condition, the collagen that strengthens the skin and determines its elasticity becomes defective, leading, among other things, to loose skin and "hypermobility" of the joints . In more severe cases, it can cause death or rupture of blood vessels.


Gary Turner's extraordinary talent may make some people uncomfortable, however, his skin has earned him the title of Guinness World Records. Turner performed the record-breaking feat on the set of "Guinness World Records: Primetime" in Los Angeles, California, on October 29, 1999. His skin was so tight that he was able to pull the skin from his neck off. Completely ancient

View Details

3. Lee Redmond has the longest nails in the world. She set the world record in 2008

Lee Redmond's record-breaking story began in 1979, when her nails were less than 5 cm (2 in) long. She decided to stop filing them and challenge herself to see how long it would take them to grow. before starting to curve out of shape. But Lee's nails never start to curl like other famous long nails. Instead, they grew into giant extended domes, likely the result of her careful daily manicure.


When Lee Redmond had not filed her nails for 19 years, Guinness World Records officially recognized her as the person with the longest nails on a pair of hands (female), with a total length of 7m 51.3cm (24 ft 7 .8 in) in 2003. By then, Lee and her nails were world famous and any plans to have her nails removed were pushed aside. In a 2007 interview with ABC, Lee said her nails grow an inch and a half each year.
View Details

4. Ram Singh holds the world record for the longest mustache

Ram Singh Chauhan, 62, has been growing his mustache since 1970 and spends two hours a day tending to it to ensure it grows continuously - but only washes it once every two weeks. In Rome, in 2010, Ram was awarded this title and since then has not been defeated. Ram Singh: “I have grown my mustache since 1970, and now it is over 5.5 meters (about 18.5 feet) long. Ram Singh Chauhan from Rajasthan, India has the longest mustache in the world at 4.3 meters (about 14 feet), as of March 2010, according to Guinness World Records.


Chauhan is said to have grown a mustache for over 30 years. He established the record on the set of the Italian TV show 'Lo Show dei Record' in Rome, Italy. The 58-year-old holds the record for the man with the longest mustache in the world, saying it is 'his most prized possession.' The mustache is now 32 years old and the last time someone used a razor blade to trim it was in the 1970s. Chauhan's feat has been recognized by the Guinness Book of World Records but that doesn't stop him from continuing to take care of it. take care of it. Although its growth rate has declined in recent years.

View Details

5. Atanas Kontrimas set a record for the heaviest weight lifted by a human beard

The heaviest weight lifted by a human beard is 63.80kg (140 lb 16 oz) and was achieved by Atanas Kontrimas (Lithuania) on a film set in Istanbul, Turkey, on June 26, 2013. Atanas lifted host Gupse Özay'ın. The clip of Atanas Kontrimas lifting the heaviest weight using his beard has attracted the attention of social network users.


Guinness World Records shared the video on the photo-sharing site along with the caption, "Heaviest weight lifted by a human beard is 63.80 kg (140 lb 16 oz) by Atanas Kontrimas." A man can be seen achieving the world record for lifting the heaviest object using his beard. Atanas Kontrimas received his Guinness World Records certificate. According to the caption, Atanas Kontrimas from Lithuania lifted 63.80 kg using his beard.
View Details

6. Ramos Gomez's family set the record for being the hairiest family in 2000

The members include Victor "Larry" Gomez, Gabriel "Danny" Ramos Gomez, Luisa Lilia De Lira Aceves and Jesus Manuel Fajardo Aceves (all Mexican) who are 4 people in a family of 19 with 5 generations of the disease. A rare condition called Congenital Generalized Hyperhidrosis, characterized by excessive facial and trunk hair. Females are covered with a light to medium layer of hair while the males of the family have about 98% thick hair on their bodies, except for their hands and feet.


Larry and Danny are currently performing at the Mexican National Circus. All family members assisted scientists in analyzing the gene responsible for CGH and as a result, significant evidence was found of association with several markers from the long branch of the infection. X chromosome. Ramos Gomez's family set the record for being the hairiest family in 2000.

View Details

7. Berne Barker won the title of oldest male stripper in 2002

Bernie Barker, a retired nuclear engineer, was 60 years old when he began his new career: dancing for women. The Guinness Book of World Records has since recognized him as the oldest male stripper in the world. During his stripping career, Barker won titles in 42 strip competitions. He appeared on the first season of America's Got Talent in 2006.


Bernie Barker (USA) (born July 31, 1940), began his career in 2000 at the age of 60 as a way to get in shape after recovering from prostate cancer. Since leaving his previous real estate sales job, he has won more than 40 contests. Sadly, Mr. Barker passed away on March 21, 2007, aged 66 years and 233 days, after losing his battle with prostate cancer.

View Details

8. This parrot set the world record for opening the most cans in one minute in 2012

The most drinks opened by a parrot in one minute is 35 and was achieved by Zac the Macaw of San Jose, California, USA, on January 12, 2012. The brightly plumed bird successfully tossed 22 drinks impressive rubber ball in 60 seconds to set a new world record. The multi-talented Zac is owned by parrot lovers Julie and Ed Cardoza, who trained the parrot daily for the past 22 years until his recent retirement.


Cardoza, from San Jose, California, has been displaying their trained birds for more than 20 years at birthday parties, corporate and school events. Zac is a parrot who can ride a bike, skateboard and has a vocabulary of 100 words. He also holds the Guinness World Record for the most soda cans opened by a parrot within 60 seconds.
View Details

9. Maci holds the Guinness title for having the longest legs in the world

The Cedar Park, Texas, native has recorded Guinness World Records for longest legs by a woman and longest legs by a teenager. Maci's right leg measures 135.28cm and her left leg is slightly shorter at 134.29cm. Currin said her TikTok account was initially just a joke, but once it went viral, she decided to use that good energy to spread positive vibes.


“I just want people to accept themselves for who they are and accept their uniqueness,” Ms. Maci said. “Through posting, I have learned to love myself, accept myself, and I want to try to show that being tall is not as bad as people think.” People with outstanding height admit that the benefits of being tall are sometimes "limited." Although her figure allowed her to participate in sports like basketball and volleyball while growing up, she said she was bullied during her childhood for being so statuesque. .

View Details

10. Sandeep Singh Kaila set a world record for spinning a basketball on a toothbrush for the longest time

After a tumultuous few years of record back and forth between many people, it appears that the Guinness World Record for the longest time in the world twirling a basketball on a toothbrush is firmly held in the hands of Sandeep Singh, live in Abbotsford. He broke the record back on January 1, 2019, when he recorded a time of 68.15 seconds. That broke the previous record of 64.03, achieved by Nepal's Thaneswar Guragai on March 24, 2018.


Guarani surpassed Singh's previous record of 60.5 seconds, which he recorded on December 25, 2017. Previous records include: Istvan Csapo of Hungary - 55.9 seconds on December 4 11, 2017, Kunal Singhal of India - 55.8 seconds on May 25, 2017, Sandeep Singh (first) - 53 seconds on April 8, 2017 and Mohnish Nikam of India - 46.16 seconds April 7, 2017. However, after many passes in recent years, Singh held the record for the time being in 2019.

View Details
Like the Top 10 most unique Guinness Records in the world? share me

Would you like to write a review for your company or brand?

Contact Us

promotionsand ADs

category banner
category banner
category banner