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🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
Life & Tech

This is the fastest growing plant in the world: up to one meter per day

The Moso bamboo (Phyllostachys edulis) is recognized as the fastest growing plant in the world, with growth rates of up to one meter per day, according to Guinness World Records.

Mar 22 • 01:30 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

The man behind the dangerous Mentos and Coca-Cola experiment that went viral and its Guinness record

The Mentos and Coca-Cola experiment has captivated a global audience, evolving from a basic science demonstration into a Guinness World Record phenomenon.

Mar 20 • 22:31 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

Sauna in Finland sets Guinness World Record

A new Guinness World Record was set in Finland for the most sauna participants within a single day at Jätkäsaari's Uuden Saunan.

Mar 20 • 14:24 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
World

House of Guinness star bags lead role in shocking Netflix true crime drama

The upcoming Netflix true crime drama explores the tumultuous relationship between Sam Bankman-Fried and Caroline Ellison, portraying their audacious fraud scheme modeled on Gen Z's version of Bonnie and Clyde.

Mar 19 • 09:11 UTC
🇨🇿 Aktuálně.cz
National & Local

At fourteen, he wants to travel all over Europe. A boy from Jesenick is aiming for the Guinness Book of Records

A fourteen-year-old boy from Jesenick, Dominik Petr, plans to visit all European countries and aims for a Guinness World Record with his travels funded by computer repairs.

Mar 19 • 07:45 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Life & Tech

I spent St Paddy's Day only eating Guinness-infused food - one dish stole the show

The article recounts a unique culinary experience during St. Patrick's Day where the author sampled only Guinness-infused foods and drinks, discovering unexpected favorites.

Mar 18 • 18:08 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Tyson Fury splashes the cash on St Patrick's Day as cheering crowd lap up kind gesture

Tyson Fury celebrated St Patrick's Day by treating patrons at a bar to pints of Guinness while preparing for his upcoming fight.

Mar 17 • 15:42 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Life & Tech

Fish 'drives' car for over 12 meters and enters the Guinness World Records

A goldfish named Blub has entered the Guinness World Records by driving a small vehicle for over 12 meters in one minute, guided by its movements within an aquarium.

Mar 17 • 13:43 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Life & Tech

Easy Guinness cake recipe is rich and indulgent — ready in 1 hour

This article highlights a simple recipe for a rich Guinness chocolate cake that is prepared in one hour.

Mar 17 • 05:00 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Life & Tech

I made Nigella Lawson's chocolate Guinness cake — now my family wants it every birthday

A family celebrates St. Patrick's Day with a chocolate cake made using Guinness, inspired by a recipe from Nigella Lawson.

Mar 17 • 01:55 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

Which states in the USA have the most Guinness Records: the most shocking and curious cases

The article explores the U.S. states with the highest number of Guinness World Records, highlighting various interesting and surprising record holders from these states.

Mar 16 • 22:31 UTC
🇬🇧 Telegraph
Life & Tech

Guinness, brown sugar and chocolate cake

This article provides a recipe for a decadent chocolate cake made with Guinness, suitable for various occasions.

Mar 16 • 13:52 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

Mexico City breaks Guinness record with the largest football class in the world

Mexico City set a new Guinness World Record for the largest football class, gathering 9,500 participants in the Plaza de la Constitución.

Mar 15 • 19:11 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Mexico City achieved Guinness World Record for largest football class in the world

Mexico City set a Guinness World Record for the largest football class with 9,500 participants showcasing their skills for 35 minutes.

Mar 15 • 18:36 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
Life & Tech

Stout clobber? Guinness tie-up features £1,295 ‘pub carpet jumper’

Guinness has collaborated with luxury brand JW Anderson to launch a high-end clothing line inspired by pub interiors, including items like a £1,295 jumper designed to resemble pub carpets.

Mar 15 • 13:30 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

From Cracolândia to Guinness: Diabão celebrates almost 20 years without drugs and aims for new records

Tattoo artist Diabão Praddo celebrates 19 years of sobriety while also holding a Guinness World Record for the most horn-shaped head implants.

Mar 15 • 09:06 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

Hilda celebrates lover, excited about future together

Hilda Baci, the renowned chef and Guinness World Record holder, celebrates her partner Damilola Akinwunmi for achieving a significant milestone in the Afrobeats music scene.

Mar 14 • 00:00 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

RAUDSAARE DIALOGUES ⟩ Mart Sander: Thanks to this film I got a Guinness record

Mart Sander discusses his achievements in film, including obtaining a Guinness record due to his latest project.

Mar 13 • 12:00 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Giant Easter Egg is the height of a 7-story building, weighs over 1 ton, and smells like chocolate; see details

A giant Easter egg measuring 20 meters tall has been installed in Campos do Jordão, Brazil, featuring a chocolate scent and an interior garden tunnel, and the city plans to seek a Guinness World Record for its size.

Mar 12 • 18:45 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

POWERFUL PRAISE ⟩ Arnold Schwarzenegger recognized Estonian swimmer and her life's work

Arnold Schwarzenegger has acknowledged Estonian swimmer Merle Liivand for her significant contributions and impact, particularly in honor of Women's Month.

Mar 12 • 06:08 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

With a 20-meter Easter egg, Campos do Jordão wants to break the world record to attract tourists

Campos do Jordão, Brazil, has unveiled a giant 20-meter Easter egg to draw in tourists ahead of Easter and aims to secure a place in the Guinness World Records.

Mar 11 • 22:52 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
World

The man whose mouth astonishes the world: he has 42 teeth

A Malaysian man named Prathab Muniandy has achieved a bizarre world record by having 42 teeth, ten more than the average adult.

Mar 10 • 11:01 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

How much a pint of Guinness costs at the 2026 Cheltenham Festival after big change

The price of a pint of Guinness at the 2026 Cheltenham Festival has been reduced following feedback from attendees about high costs.

Mar 10 • 07:24 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
Sports

23 expelled!: the damning report of the battle between Atlético Mineiro vs Cruzeiro that did not dethrone an Argentine football match from the Guinness World Record

A massive brawl during the Campeonato Mineiro final resulted in 23 expulsions, prompting Guinness World Records to confirm that the record for most red cards in a match still belongs to an Argentine game in 2011.

Mar 9 • 13:21 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

IS MORE LOUDER? ⟩ The man with the most teeth in the world showed off his unique smile

A Malaysian engineer, Pratab Muniandy, has set a Guinness World Record with 42 teeth in his mouth, surpassing the standard of 32 for adults.

Mar 9 • 13:00 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Cheltenham racegoers to down almost 400,000 pints of Guinness

The Cheltenham Festival is expected to see racegoers consume nearly 400,000 pints of Guinness during the event, alongside a notable increase in sales of Guinness Zero.

Mar 9 • 12:51 UTC
🇨🇦 Global News
Life & Tech

What’s the longest song title? Ask the Rock ‘n’ Roll Book of World Records

The article explores the origins of the Guinness Book of World Records and proposes a similar concept for music with an emphasis on song titles.

Mar 8 • 14:00 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

The Most Teeth in the World! This Person Has 42 Teeth, Becomes a Guinness World Record

A Malaysian engineer has set a Guinness World Record for having the most teeth in a human mouth with 42 teeth, surpassing the usual count of 32.

Mar 8 • 12:16 UTC
🇨🇦 Global News
National & Local

N.B. mother has the inside track on stroller run world record

A Fredericton mother is on the verge of setting a Guinness World Record for the fastest women's one-kilometre run while pushing a stroller.

Mar 6 • 19:26 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Life & Tech

I paid £7.20 for the best Guinness you can buy — my jaw dropped when I tasted it

A review of the highly praised pint of Guinness from The Devonshire pub in Soho, London, highlighting its exceptional quality and the overall pub experience.

Mar 6 • 06:17 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
National & Local

The Guinness Record of Campaigner Abascal That Boosts Vox: 121 Locations in 109 Days of Ongoing Campaigning

Santiago Abascal, leader of Vox, has visited 121 towns in 109 days as part of his extensive campaign efforts in Spain, despite some criticism of his approach.

Mar 5 • 21:46 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

1win and the Nigerians Set a Guinness World Record in Afrobeat Dance

1win Nigeria set a Guinness World Record for the largest Afrobeat dance, involving over 400 participants in Lagos.

Mar 5 • 08:42 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Disputed Guinness

The proposal to nominate Mirtha Legrand for a Guinness World Record by Nancy Pazos faces a challenge from David Attenborough, who has been on television longer than Legrand.

Mar 5 • 03:02 UTC
🇵🇱 Wprost
National & Local

Fishermen broke an incredible record. This is how much the giant ray weighed

Fishermen in Cambodia caught a record-breaking giant freshwater stingray in the Mekong River, measuring 3.89 meters and weighing 300 kg, marking a significant achievement in fishing history.

Mar 4 • 11:52 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

Kura Sushi Recognized by Guinness as the World’s Most Rotating Sushi Stores with 694 Locations

Kura Sushi has been awarded a Guinness World Record for having the most rotating sushi restaurant locations globally, totaling 694 outlets.

Mar 2 • 23:00 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

Illusionist R. Bernatonis Appeals to Fans: Trying to Figure Out How a Childhood Magic Trick Works

Illusionist R. Bernatonis, a three-time Guinness World Record holder, seeks assistance from his fans to unravel the mystery behind a childhood magic trick he has yet to understand even after decades of performing.

Mar 2 • 11:53 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

China's 8-Year-Old Record Broken in Varanasi, Find Out What Happened

Varanasi has broken China’s eight-year-old world record by planting 251,446 trees in just one hour during a massive public event focused on greenery.

Mar 2 • 06:41 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Shakira breaks record with 13 sold-out shows in Mexico City before her free concert tonight

Shakira achieved a historic milestone with 13 sold-out concerts in Mexico City, culminating in a free show at Zócalo.

Mar 1 • 21:00 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Life & Tech

Nigella Lawson's 'magnificent' chocolate cake recipe has a surprising ingredient

Nigella Lawson's popular chocolate cake recipe includes the surprising ingredient of Guinness, adding depth and a unique flavor.

Mar 1 • 12:07 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

A luxury cruise made history: sold 3,410 margaritas in just eight hours

Princess Cruises set a Guinness World Record by selling 3,410 handcrafted margaritas in eight hours aboard the Regal Princess.

Feb 28 • 19:23 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

At 112 years and 9 months, elderly woman in TO may break world record for oldest person to undergo orthopedic surgery

Isabel Gomes, at 112 years and 9 months old, is set to potentially break the Guinness World Record for the oldest person to have orthopedic surgery after successfully undergoing a femur operation in Brazil.

Feb 28 • 18:27 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

140,000 Ton Giant Completed in the Middle of a Lake

The world's largest ice carousel has been completed on the surface of Lappajärvi, a giant measuring 602 meters in diameter and weighing 140,000 tons.

Feb 27 • 20:51 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Sports

James Milner makes humble admission with another record in sight for ex-Liverpool star

James Milner reflects on his record-breaking career in the Premier League while expressing his determination to continue excelling in football.

Feb 27 • 17:00 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

He is two years old and has already broken two billiards records

A two-year-old boy from Manchester, Jude Owens, has set two Guinness World Records in billiards by performing tricks that no one else has accomplished at such a young age.

Feb 27 • 12:03 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

Diageo slashes dividend and vows to address Guinness capacity constraints in London

Diageo has reduced its dividend and lowered its annual sales and profit forecast, citing capacity constraints for Guinness in London pubs.

Feb 25 • 10:44 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Life & Tech

'I compared Aldi's Irish Stout to Guinness to see which tastes best'

Aldi's Mulligan's Irish Stout is compared to Guinness by YouTuber Tom to see if the cheaper option holds up in taste.

Feb 25 • 10:16 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
National & Local

Lebanon enters the Guinness race with the longest Ramadan breakfast table in the world

Lebanon set up the world's largest communal Iftar table in Beirut, aiming to enter the Guinness World Records, with thousands participating in the event.

Feb 23 • 10:07 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
National & Local

Romeo ignites platforms after entering Guinness... why did he inspire and evoke empathy from thousands?

The entry of the manatee named Romeo into the Guinness World Records has sparked widespread engagement on digital platforms, highlighting environmental dangers and inspiring empathy towards manatees facing threats in Florida.

Feb 22 • 14:23 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

BH has samba and pagode wheel lasting 24 hours this weekend

Belo Horizonte will host a unique 24-hour samba and pagode event this weekend, making it a historical musical marathon.

Feb 21 • 22:41 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Largest Carnival Block and Most Fragrant City in the World: Recife Now Holds Two Guinness Records; Understand

Recife has achieved two Guinness World Records, including the title of the largest carnival block and the most perfumed city in the world.

Feb 21 • 07:02 UTC

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