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From despicable to unforgettable as the Minion collection captures a world record
Liesl Benecke, a devoted Minion enthusiast from Perth, Australia, has transformed her love for the tiny yellow creatures into a Guinness World Record-holding collection of over 1,000 items.
Ethel Caterham becomes the world's oldest person at 115
At 115 years old, Ethel Caterham has become the world's oldest person, sharing her remarkable journey from Hampshire to a care home in Surrey, and her secrets to a long and fulfilling life.
Nissan Navara Warrior bakkie sets new Guinness world record for longest off-road journey
A team of motoring enthusiasts has written the South African-built Nissan Navara Warrior into the Guinness Book of World Records, completing an unprecedented 1,480km continuous off-road journey through some of South Africa's most challenging terrain. The record-setting vehicle, freshly launched to the local market and manufactured at Nissan's Rosslyn plant, proved its extraordinary capability by conquering the demanding conditions without a single mechanical issue
Meet Aaryan Shukla: the 14-year-old human calculator who broke six Guinness World Records in one day
Aaryan Shukla, a 14-year-old prodigy from Maharashtra, India, astounded the world by breaking six Guinness World Records in a single day, showcasing incredible mental calculation skills and dedication.
Airline sets Guinness world record for most countries flown to
Turkish Airlines has been honoured by Guinness World Records for flying to the most countries, celebrating its new route to Chile and its extensive global network.
Toyota Prius cruises to new world record with coast-to-coast economy run
Hypermiler Wayne Gerdes says anyone can achieve decent fuel economy figures if they just stick to a few basic rules.
New Guinness World Record holder swam from Robben Island to Blouberg 200 times to save animals
Endurance swimmer and Guinness World Record holder Howard Warrington, from Somerset West, became the first man in the world yesterday to complete the open-water swim from Robben Island to Blouberg 200 times.
SA father and son team break Guinness Record for world’s fastest drone
Last year Luke and Mike Bell created the world’s fastest drone, but felt that with a little tinkering it could go even faster.
Ukraine man uses beard to pull a minibus to break world record
The 35-year-old Ukraine pulled a minibus weighing 2,580 kg using his beard and he pulled a massive truck weighing 7,760 kg using his neck.
Ghanaian chef Failatu Abdul-Razak embarks on global journey after failing to break Guinness World Records due to rule violation
Chef Failatu Abdul-Razak will be participating in an international horticulture expo in Qatar on March 9.
LOOK: Guinness World Records has doubts about the age of the world's oldest dog, Bobi
Bobi, who was officially born on May 11, 1992, cheated death in his first days of life.
4 fascinating facts about Seychelles' Aldabra Atoll
The atoll is part of the outer islands of Seychelles and is one of the two heritage sites managed by the Seychelles Island Foundation.
Irish chef dethrones Nigeria’s Hilda Baci as record holder for longest cooking marathon
Alan Fisher, owner and chef of a restaurant in Japan, has broken two Guinness World Records in cooking and baking.
WATCH: What it’s like to accelerate from 0-100km/h in one second in record-winning car
The Mythen was the world’s first electric car to sprint from 0-100km/h in less than a second. Watch as YouTuber Tom Scott gets the ride of his life.
Pepper X: The world's hottest pepper has been 10 years in the making
The new world's hottest pepper, according to Guinness World Records, known as Pepper X, was developed and cultivated by the PuckerButt Pepper Company in South Carolina, United States.
Oh my gourd, a hippo-sized pumpkin
A monster pumpkin weighing the same as a hippopotamus has claimed the world record for the mightiest gourd - and bagged its grower a $30 000 prize.
Suzuki Jimny owners light the way for Guinness World Record at Clarens festival
Suzuki Auto SA staff finally realise their dream of hosting the world’s biggest Jimny gathering. But that wasn’t the record. .
On this day in history, September 24
Some of the more interesting things that happened on this day.
Montenegrins compete for coveted title of ‘Laziest Citizen’
A lying down record of 117 hours was set at last year's contest in the resort village of Brezna.
What to know about the 'One Chip Challenge' and extremely spicy foods
Lois Wolobah and her husband are blaming the chip for their son's death and pushing for the product to be banned.
LOOK: Thrill seekers head to China for extreme sports on world's highest bridge
Sitting over 565 meters above a valley, equivalent to the height of a 200-storey building, Beipanjiang Bridge has been certified as the world's highest by Guinness World Records.
Sri Lanka doctors remove ‘world’s largest kidney stone’
The stone removed from ex-sergeant Canistus Coonge weighed 801g, more than five times the weight of an average male kidney.
WATCH: The world’s most expensive ice cream costs almost R130K per serving
The ice cream named ‘Byakuya' is made from rare ingredients that include edible gold leaf, white truffle, Parmigiano Reggiano, and sake lees.
SA Drifter to make mark in Qatar
The top 16 participants were there, from all over the country, including winner Jim McFarlane from Johannesburg, who took 1st place and was crowned national winner.
WATCH: Spanish extreme athlete emerges into daylight after 500 days living in cave
Beatriz Flamini, an elite sportswoman, mountaineer and climber, is said by her support team to have broken a world record for longest time spent in a cave.