Guinness World Records documents achievements from all over the world, ranging from awe-inspiring to downright bizarre. The records we’ve compiled today showcase the undeniable diversity of our planet. Examples of these odd feats include the longest fingernails ever recorded and the farthest distance to blow a pea. If you’re curious, don’t miss out on the top 20 weirdest Guinness World Records!
The Largest Collection of Rubber Ducks
On April 10, 2011, Charlotte Lee, a woman from the United States, snagged the Guinness World Record for having the largest collection of rubber ducks. She started collecting them in 1996 and has 5,631 in total. She’s so serious about her collection that she even dedicated a whole room to them!
The Longest Time Spinning a Basketball on a Toothbrush
Ali Behboodifar, a man from Iran, spun a basketball on a toothbrush for a total of 1 minute, 47 seconds, and 4 milliseconds! This earned him the Guinness World Record holder for the longest duration of spinning a basketball on a toothbrush on April 18, 2022.
The Fastest Time to Type Using the Nose
Typing with your hands and fingers is already hard, so imagine how hard it would be to type with your nose! Well, this was no problem for Davinder Singh, a man from New Delhi, India. He established the world record for the fastest typing time using the nose last August 20, 2017. It only took him 40.19 seconds to type a 103-character text.
The World’s Longest Fingernails
Lee Redmond previously had the title for the longest fingernails, measuring a total of 28 feet and 4.5 inches. However, she was beaten by Diana Armstrong on March 13, 2022. Diana’s nails measured at a whopping 42 feet and 10.4 inches!
The Most Number of Spoons Balanced on a Human Body
Abolfazl Saber Mokhtari holds the Guinness World Record for the most spoons balanced on the human body. In November 2023, he balanced 88 spoons on his body in Karaj, Iran, breaking his record of 85, which he set in 2021.
The Most Big Mac Burgers Consumed in a Lifetime
We all know how fast food can be bad for us. However, this did not stop Donald Gorske, a man from Wisconsin, United States. He consumed a total of 34,128 Big Mac burgers as of January 1, 2024!
The Longest Tongue on a Living Dog
The previous record holder of this title is a Labrador and German Shepard mix named Zoey. Her tongue measured 12.7 centimeters or 5 inches from the tip of her snout. However, in 2023, a nine-year-old boxer from Illinois named Rocky beat this record. The official measurement came to 13.8 centimeters or just under 5.5 inches.
The Longest Video Game Marathon
Carrie Swidecki played a Just Dance 2015 marathon for 138 hours and 34 seconds. This earned her the record holder for the longest videogame marathon ever. She achieved this feat at Otto’s Video Games and More in Bakersfield, California, last July 17, 2015.
The Fastest Five Meters on a Scooter by a Parrot
Have you ever seen a parrot riding a scooter? Well, Chico, a Triton cockatoo from Bulgaria, did more than just that! While on set for Lo Show Dei Record, he set the record for the fastest five meters on a scooter by a parrot—14.58 seconds! The record was finalized on February 15, 2022.
The Farthest Distance to Blow a Pea
One would never consider a pea-blowing contest to be on the Guinness Book of World Records. However, David Rush embedded himself in history when he blew a pea for 84 feet and 11 inches, or 25.89 meters, on October 8, 2022. The Guinness World Records notes, “David attempted this record to promote STEM education and to reclaim the title since he had previously achieved this record title before.”
The Stretchiest Skin Ever
Garry Turner is able to stretch his stomach’s skin up to 15.8 centimeters or 6.25 inches, primarily because of a rare medical condition called Ehlers-Danlos syndrome. The National Institutes of Health explains, “Ehlers-Danlos syndrome is a group of hereditary connective tissue disorders that manifests clinically with skin hyperelasticity, hypermobility of joints, atrophic scarring, and fragility of blood vessels.”
The World’s Longest Tongue on a Human
Nick Stoeberl, a man from Salinas, California, has the title of the world’s longest tongue. His tongue measures 10.1 centimeters or 3.97 inches, which is long enough to hold five pieces of ring donuts! His record was first bestowed and confirmed on November 27, 2012.
The Longest Time Balancing on One Foot
On May 25, 1997, the record for the longest duration of balancing on one foot was set. This record was given to Suresh Arulanantham Joachim, a Canadian born in Sri Lanka. He balanced on one foot for 76 hours and 40 minutes!
The Longest Journey by Pumpkin Boat (Paddling)
Steve Kueny, a man from Kansas City, paddled for 39.17 miles, or 63.04 kilometers, by pumpkin boat on October 8, 2023. This earned him the Guinness World Record for the longest journey by pumpkin boat (paddling). Guinness World Records notes, “Steve paddled a boat made from a pumpkin he grew himself. Members of the ‘Paddle KC Paddling Club’ accompanied him to witness his attempt.”
The Fastest Time to Find and Alphabetize the Letters in a Can of Alphabet Soup
Alphabetizing something can be challenging. However, it’s even more complicated when alphabetizing letters in a can of alphabet soup! Jacob Chandler completed this task in only 2 minutes, 8 seconds, and 6 milliseconds! In an interview with Guinness World Records, he said, “By attempting this record, I can show my son anything is possible if you work hard enough at it.”
A Cat Balancing 10 Dice on One Paw
Bibi, a black and white moggie cat, got the title for the most dice stacked on a cat’s paw on June 19, 2017. Bibi was able to balance 10 dice on one of his paws! He became famous when videos of him balancing the dice while relaxing, reclined on a bed at home, surfaced online.
The Most Drink Cans Placed on the Head Using Air Suction
A Japanese man named Shunichi Kanno earned the title for the most drink cans placed on the head using air suction on June 6, 2023. He was able to put 11 drink cans on his head when the title was being confirmed in Barcelona, Spain.
The Loudest Female Burp
The loudest female burp is so loud it’s almost deafening! Kimberly Winter’s burp registered at 107.3 decibels on April 28, 2023. A sound that reaches 137 decibels can cause instant damage to one’s ear, so compared to Kimberly’s burp, it’s easy to see how loud it is in real life!
The Most Tricks Performed by a Pig in a Single Minute
Pongo and his owner, Iris Brun, achieved the title for the most tricks performed by a pig in one minute. On April 15, 2023, Pongo performed a total of 15 tricks! Guinness World Records notes, “Pongo achieved two more tricks in the minute than the previous holder.”
The Longest Time Spent Inside a Snow Globe
A broadcast producer named Ben Eckerson, who was 24 years old at the time, successfully completed his attempt to become the record holder for the longest time spent inside an inflatable snow globe. After 78 hours and 30 minutes, he was able to cement his spot! While inside the snow globe, Ben entertained viewers through a live stream and live chat.