By Jon Gambrell, The Associated Press, September 5, 2016 DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — The 6,148 whiskey shots perched atop glasses of energy drink waited for the push that might send them tumbling into the record books — just another night in Dubai, and another chance to make a certain kind of history. Superlatives like… Continue reading The biggest what? Dubai seeks glory in obscure world records
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Giant 34-kilogram pearl found by fisherman breaks records
By The Associated Press, August 25, 2016 Fisherman kept pearl worth an estimated $130M under his bed for 10 years A Filipino fisherman in western Palawan island has found possibly the world’s biggest pearl, but he didn’t know it. For 10 years, the 34-kilogram (75-pound) pearl was hidden in a bag under a bed. The… Continue reading Giant 34-kilogram pearl found by fisherman breaks records
What it Takes to Make a Motorcycle Hit 400MPH
By Eric Adams, Wired.com, August 12, 2016 If you really want to go 400 mph, you probably shouldn’t chose to do it on a motorcycle. Two wheels work just fine at reasonable speeds, and even at ludicrous speeds. But once you’re approaching half the speed of sound, even the slightest mistake is going to end badly. Of… Continue reading What it Takes to Make a Motorcycle Hit 400MPH
Paraglider Soars To Record Heights Above Pakistan
By Alyssa Danigelis, Seeker.com, August 5, 2016 French paraglider Antoine Girard made history by soaring well above 26,000 feet in mountainous Pakistan. From his vantage point in the air, Antoine Girard soared nearly level with the summits of Pakistan’s jagged snowcapped mountains: K2, Broad Peak, and G4. The French athlete wasn’t flying in a commercial… Continue reading Paraglider Soars To Record Heights Above Pakistan
Skydiver Jumps into Net from 25,000 Feet
By AFP, Seeker.com, August 1, 2016 Luke Aikins, who has made more than 18,000 jumps, didn’t wear a parachute or wingsuit for this one. American Luke Aikins leapt into the void at 25,000 feet (7,600 meters) on Saturday with no parachute or wingsuit, becoming the first skydiver to land safely on the ground in a… Continue reading Skydiver Jumps into Net from 25,000 Feet
Film crew works to set 62-hour floor hockey world record
By CBC News, July 31, 2016 It takes ‘Talent’ to break a Guinness World Record for the world’s longest floor hockey game When the clock strikes 8 p.m. CST Sunday night, Saskatchewan will be the home of the Guinness World Record’s longest floor hockey game. It all started at 6 a.m. Friday morning on the set… Continue reading Film crew works to set 62-hour floor hockey world record
Video: The Fastest Electric Car Ever Isn't a Tesla
By Wired.com, July 29, 2016 The Fastest Electric Car Ever Isn’t a Tesla—It’s a Converted Corvette A 2006 Corvette Z06 has been converted to an all electric drivetrain and it just beat the land speed record for an street legal EV at 205.6 mph. You can buy one, but it’s gonna cost you. Watch video… Continue reading Video: The Fastest Electric Car Ever Isn't a Tesla
Russian balloonist claims new circumnavigation record
By Rod McGuirk, The Associated Press, July 22, 2016 CANBERRA, Australia – A cold and exhausted 65-year-old Russian balloonist came back to Earth safely in the Australian Outback on Saturday after claiming a new world record by flying solo around the world nonstop in 11 days, an official said. Fedor Konyukhov landed 160 kilometres east… Continue reading Russian balloonist claims new circumnavigation record
La Ronge, Sask., woman hopes to make a splash in record books
By CBC News, July 23, 2016 No documented case of anyone completing this swim before. La Ronge, Sask., resident Dionne Tatlow hopes to get into the record books this weekend by swimming 50 kilometres across Lac la Ronge. She’s somewhat apologetic she doesn’t have an impressive reason for her venture, however. Read full story here…
Skydiver 'Surfs' Scary Summer Thunderstorm
By Alyssa Danigelis, Seeker.com, July 22, 2016 Pro skydiver Sean MacCormac dodges lightning bolts during a risky skysurfing adventure in Florida. Sean MacCormac chased the thunderstorm right through the clouds. Board strapped to his feet, the pro skydiver jumped into a classic summertime thunderstorm boiling over central Florida. Although it looked akin to a death… Continue reading Skydiver 'Surfs' Scary Summer Thunderstorm