PDF FORMAT FOR THE GUINNESS WORLD BOOK OF RECORDS 2015
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1194 7.77 million animal species on Earth; to date, only 12% have been described
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sticetus) can live for longer than a century
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averages 3.15 m (10 ft 2 in) from nose to tail,
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sticetus) can live for longer than a century
Largest feline carnivore
The malo Siberian tiger (Panthera tigris altaica)
averages 3.15 m (10 ft 2 in) from nose to tail,
Stande 99-107 om (3 ft 3 n- 3 116 im) to ts
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wien a tail of 136 mm (8.3 in) and an average.
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the dry contre of Australia. The male
fod measures 18m tall and 2.88 m
long, and can weigh 90 kg. Reds arrive
as the largest newborn marsupial,
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Largest marsupial: red kangaroo
There are nearly 60 species of kangaroo. the
Biggest being the red (Macropus rufus) from
the dry contre of Australia. The male
fod measures 18m tall and 2.88 m
long, and can weigh 90 kg. Reds arrive
as the largest newborn marsupial,
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very ‚© reds weigh ju:
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Weight. The longest jump by a kangaroo.
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camelus) is the largest living bird. Males
have been recorded at 2.75 m tall and
weighing 156.5 kg. It cannot fly. but makes
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‘The North African ostrich (Struthio camelus
camelus) is the largest living bird. Males
have been recorded at 2.75 m tall and
weighing 156.5 kg. It cannot fly. but makes
Up tor a by being the fastest flightless Dire
Sn land, reaching 72 km/h. ts powerful strides
Sf the fastest land mammal, the chestan
San also attack with a powerful kick. Because:
the smallest eggs relative to body weight
Only 141,596 of ts total mass.
Velocity of around
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Largest family of birds
The Tyrannidac tamty of tyrant tlycatchers has
Created flycatcher Mytarcnus trarmuñas, above
ler, lesser kiskadee (Pnilonydor ctor. below loft)
and Vermilion 1 her (Pyrocophalus rubinus,
Below) Monty diverse inform, these insectivor ous
land Soutn America
Longest bills
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Butine tongontbeak in relation to Body length
The beak measures 10.2 om (4 im.
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Largest family of birds
The Tyrannidac tamty of tyrant tlycatchers has
Created flycatcher Mytarcnus trarmuñas, above
ler, lesser kiskadee (Pnilonydor ctor. below loft)
and Vermilion 1 her (Pyrocophalus rubinus,
Below) Monty diverse inform, these insectivor ous
land Soutn America
Longest bills
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inne Sat at 30047 0m fe nat FOS in)
Butine tongontbeak in relation to Body length
The beak measures 10.2 om (4 im.
Reptiles & amphiglans
More than 6,000 species of lizard are known to exist
(itis gabonica), weighing BS Kg US Mo 12 02)
Largos tant
More than 6,000 species of lizard are known to exist
(itis gabonica), weighing BS Kg US Mo 12 02)
Largos tant
Beast and central South America and
San grow to 1.2 m (a ft 7 in) in length and
weigh 7 kg (15 10 7 oz). Tegus are predatory.
Gnd popularly kept as pets by reptile fanciers.
length of the Papua New Guinean lizard
Up to a maximum of 275 m (Sf 7 in).
‘The reticulated python (Python reticulatus) of
isthe world's longest snake. A specimen
measured in Indonesia in 1912 was 10 m long
Meauivatent in length to the outstretched arms
Sfeight adult men.
Pictured is Si Belang, a 6.05-m-long python
by the Toe farrily in Bornes. The 60 Kg
San grow to 1.2 m (a ft 7 in) in length and
weigh 7 kg (15 10 7 oz). Tegus are predatory.
Gnd popularly kept as pets by reptile fanciers.
length of the Papua New Guinean lizard
Up to a maximum of 275 m (Sf 7 in).
‘The reticulated python (Python reticulatus) of
isthe world's longest snake. A specimen
measured in Indonesia in 1912 was 10 m long
Meauivatent in length to the outstretched arms
Sfeight adult men.
Pictured is Si Belang, a 6.05-m-long python
by the Toe farrily in Bornes. The 60 Kg
Fishes
The whale a Starfish is not a fish; an electric eel is not an eel
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Slowest fish
Taro around 1.8 m (5 ft 10 in) in tongtn. wh en te re es
longest known specimen was 3 m (8 1t 10 Br
ree a Longest bony fish
The lengthiest of the Bony or “true” fishes (clase Pisces. ss
Liso Glossary, below) is the cartiah (Hegalec King oF
(25-10) example weighing 272 kg (600 Ib) was caught by fishes Eee
dead in the water off Toyon Bay. California, USA, on 13 Oct 2013 by staff
Of the Catalina island Marine insttute: measured 5.5 m (18 ft) long.
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Slowest fish
Taro around 1.8 m (5 ft 10 in) in tongtn. wh en te re es
longest known specimen was 3 m (8 1t 10 Br
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The lengthiest of the Bony or “true” fishes (clase Pisces. ss
Liso Glossary, below) is the cartiah (Hegalec King oF
(25-10) example weighing 272 kg (600 Ib) was caught by fishes Eee
dead in the water off Toyon Bay. California, USA, on 13 Oct 2013 by staff
Of the Catalina island Marine insttute: measured 5.5 m (18 ft) long.
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Longest fin
Allthree species of thresher shark (family :
Alopiaae) have a huge. scythe-shaped cava fats pay eer eae ee
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lise. The largest and most common species, A
Alopias vupinuz. found moridwide in tempora te
and tropical seas, grows to 6 m (19 to min
length of which almost 3 m (OF 10 in) consists
Tholongest journey by eee ee ess
Shark attack: great white shark
‘The largest predatory fish is the great whit
shark (Carcharodon carcharias, rom the Crook
Narp-toothed"). Adults average 4.326 m
Tong as a typical family saloon car
pionty ot
2)
Great whites grow to more than e m in length.
Sha tnere have even been claims ot huge
specimens up te 10 m long. Pictured here is a
Lucky seal escaping the jaws of a great whi
Snapped in Jul 2013 off the coast of Seal island
South Africa, by photographer David Jenkins.
SERRE FACT
Longest fin
Allthree species of thresher shark (family :
Alopiaae) have a huge. scythe-shaped cava fats pay eer eae ee
Gain fin ınat is roughly as tong as the body son
lise. The largest and most common species, A
Alopias vupinuz. found moridwide in tempora te
and tropical seas, grows to 6 m (19 to min
length of which almost 3 m (OF 10 in) consists
Tholongest journey by eee ee ess
Shark attack: great white shark
‘The largest predatory fish is the great whit
shark (Carcharodon carcharias, rom the Crook
Narp-toothed"). Adults average 4.326 m
Tong as a typical family saloon car
pionty ot
2)
Great whites grow to more than e m in length.
Sha tnere have even been claims ot huge
specimens up te 10 m long. Pictured here is a
Lucky seal escaping the jaws of a great whi
Snapped in Jul 2013 off the coast of Seal island
South Africa, by photographer David Jenkins.
Crustaceans
A female Skeigton shrimp consumes the male shortly after mating
ees ener
A female Skeigton shrimp consumes the male shortly after mating
ees ener
night vision
Largest marine crustacean
The giant spider crab (Macrocheira kaernpteri),
found off the south-eastern coast of Japan. nas
leg span of up to 2.60 m (12 ft 1.8 in), Potured
hero is "Big Daddy", whose leg-epan of 3.11 m
(GO # 2.5 in) makes him the widest crustacean in
E
‘Coconut crab: island
The largest (and heaviest) land-t
ough it will eat a variety of other food. it
Largest marine crustacean
The giant spider crab (Macrocheira kaernpteri),
found off the south-eastern coast of Japan. nas
leg span of up to 2.60 m (12 ft 1.8 in), Potured
hero is "Big Daddy", whose leg-epan of 3.11 m
(GO # 2.5 in) makes him the widest crustacean in
E
‘Coconut crab: island
The largest (and heaviest) land-t
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1, there are an estimated 1.4 billion insects alive right now
1, there are an estimated 1.4 billion insects alive right now
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forma a protective layer around the queen bee.
Sy wearing the queen in a locket around the.
neck. an tndividual can encourage a manto of
Bees to form around their body. This rippling
maso of beescan weigh many kilograms, with
the heaviest mantic of bees record currently
Standing at 61.2 kg — about the same weight
as an adult man — by Ruan Lianming (CHIN) on
S May 2012. Ruan used 56 queens to attract
an estimated 621.000 bees in Fengxin County.
Slangxt Province, China:
Apian alert: attracting a mantie
tomperature
endured by
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The tongue, or proboscis, of Morgan's sphinx
(nawig moth (anthopan morgan prasdicia)
Mensures upto 35 em (1 1 1 In) > more than twice
A E
Orchid. The Insect is native to Madagascar.
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Bee-suited
A “manto” is an enormous cluster of bees that
forma a protective layer around the queen bee.
Sy wearing the queen in a locket around the.
neck. an tndividual can encourage a manto of
Bees to form around their body. This rippling
maso of beescan weigh many kilograms, with
the heaviest mantic of bees record currently
Standing at 61.2 kg — about the same weight
as an adult man — by Ruan Lianming (CHIN) on
S May 2012. Ruan used 56 queens to attract
an estimated 621.000 bees in Fengxin County.
Slangxt Province, China:
Apian alert: attracting a mantie
tomperature
endured by
Longest insect tongue N
The tongue, or proboscis, of Morgan's sphinx
(nawig moth (anthopan morgan prasdicia)
Mensures upto 35 em (1 1 1 In) > more than twice
A E
Orchid. The Insect is native to Madagascar.
Mibetiy molusecs
Octopuses don't have eight legs — they have two legs and six arms
S er Rarest jellyfish
The Cooki Monster (Crambione cookii) of
Australia i pink, 50 cm @ 18 in) long and very
Sn (Arcnitouthis
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The largest octopus is the Pacific giant octopus
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their surroundings (Bottom left).
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Octopuses don't have eight legs — they have two legs and six arms
S er Rarest jellyfish
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Australia i pink, 50 cm @ 18 in) long and very
Sn (Arcnitouthis
Sing that wanna
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The largest octopus is the Pacific giant octopus
| (enteroctopus Joven, right), the biggest
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Largest snail
An individual African giant snail (Achatina
achauna) was recorded at 30.3 cm (1 Tt
2.3 in) when fully extende:
length of 27.3 em 0107:
(ib). thie spect
FACT
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An individual African giant snail (Achatina
achauna) was recorded at 30.3 cm (1 Tt
2.3 in) when fully extende:
length of 27.3 em 0107:
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FACT
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Pets
There are 70 million pet dogs and 74.1 million pet cats in the USA
Pets
There are 70 million pet dogs and 74.1 million pet cats in the USA
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least 4,000 years ago in the present-day arca.
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Fastest 10 m
on hind legs by a dog
Fastest 10 m
on hind legs by a dog
Largest branch:
inflorescence
Largest water lily
inflorescence
Largest water lily
ua Assassin bugs
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location — 130 m into the permatrost of a mountain —
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The eyes «o: SS around 36,000 pieces of information every hour
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in me Anechole Test Chamber at
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Quietest place
Tests performed on 18 Oct 2012
in me Anechole Test Chamber at
Talking scent:
Oldest people
The number of people over 65 is expected to double to 800 million by 2025
Oldest solo
parachute jump (female)
Sompetitive
Oldest BASE jumper
The number of people over 65 is expected to double to 800 million by 2025
Oldest solo
parachute jump (female)
Sompetitive
Oldest BASE jumper
Oldest living
Oldest living man
Shortly before going to press, we heard of the
Oldest dance troupe
Oldest living man
Shortly before going to press, we heard of the
Oldest dance troupe
Body parts
Adults are made up of around 7,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000 atoms.
But Can now pop her eyes out on cue.
Adults are made up of around 7,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000 atoms.
But Can now pop her eyes out on cue.
(6.60 in) on 18 Mar
2010 in Rome, traiy.
2010 in Rome, traiy.
Extreme bodies
Kuwaiti citizens have the highest body mass index: 27.5 for men, 31.4 for women
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Kuwaiti citizens have the highest body mass index: 27.5 for men, 31.4 for women
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Most bridesmaids to a bride
Nisansala Kumari Aryasti(Lica) was attended
Nisansala Kumari Aryasti(Lica) was attended
Medical bag
The 14th-century outbreak of the Black Death killed up to 200 million people
Lightest person
karate, MEX) Weinen
case of congenital onan
ypertrichosis toa er
The 14th-century outbreak of the Black Death killed up to 200 million people
Lightest person
karate, MEX) Weinen
case of congenital onan
ypertrichosis toa er
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There are an estimated five million stamp collectors in the USA
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lands specanoattiom Live and Let Die (UK, 1979).
So: region Of 210,000 (218.080),
lands specanoattiom Live and Let Die (UK, 1979).
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Snugburys ice Cream (UK) has been
making straw sculptures for over 10 years e
We The seupten rn a
lobration of Doctor Wh:
anniversary, took 700 hr to complete
pay: = Most model rocket kite and Used 6 tonnes (13.440 8) of straw
91.200 15) of steel.
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making straw sculptures for over 10 years e
We The seupten rn a
lobration of Doctor Wh:
anniversary, took 700 hr to complete
pay: = Most model rocket kite and Used 6 tonnes (13.440 8) of straw
91.200 15) of steel.
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Longest golf club
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(68.46 m (S42 110 in) at the Goll in Wall course
in Wall, Germany. on 30 Apr 2033. Karsten. wo
around 1441.22 m to in-a 10 EEE
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cheisthai, meaning “to dance”
cheisthai, meaning “to dance”
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Americans cat 75 litres of popcorn a year — enough to fill a bath tub!
Americans cat 75 litres of popcorn a year — enough to fill a bath tub!
Fastest ti
eat three éclairs
Fastest time to drink
one litre of lemon juice
Michaet Jenkins (USA) won a three-way head-to-
eat three éclairs
Fastest time to drink
one litre of lemon juice
Michaet Jenkins (USA) won a three-way head-to-
Big tea
There are more Indian restaurants in London than in Mumbai and New Delhi combined
LARGEST. se a. on 21
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Largest Christmas dinner
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Curious claimants
You don't need to be Usain Bolt or Edmund Hillary to be a record-breaker.. luckily for this heroic lot!
You don't need to be Usain Bolt or Edmund Hillary to be a record-breaker.. luckily for this heroic lot!
Brandon Kee
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Ever heard the phrase “Don't shoot “tl you see the whites of his eyes"?
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Danish strongman John Holtum could catch cannonballs fired straight at him
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Danish strongman John Holtum could catch cannonballs fired straight at him
weight lifted
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Antanas Kontrimas (LTU) used his
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he lifted 55.7 kg (122 lb 11 02) ens
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Antanas Kontrimas (LTU) used his
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SS
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mouth and chainsawed
in one minute
“Circus” is from the Latin for “ring” — rounded are:
SS
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Most apples held in own
mouth and chainsawed
in one minute
Most swords swallowed
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the stomach on an
Cirque du Soleil: circus
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the stomach on an
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AS x 3 Rubik's Cube has 43,252,003,274,489,856,000 permutations
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FLYING DISC
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À Fastest 100m
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Ibrahim (AUS) glided 100 m in
Skateboarding was banned in Norway from 1978 to 1989 because of the high accident rate
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Most waterskiers towed
by one boat with
FLYING DISC
(FRISBEE)
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high-heeled re
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Longest journey
by water jet pack
Longest cumulative absei
in one hour — team of 10
Highest forward
ip jump on
SLINGSHOT
mern es
np
of roller-skaters
The Clyde 1 radio station and ScotRail (both UK) set in
On 8 Sep 2013. They were led by Clyde 1 DJ Diane Knox Campbell.
= [ FACT
Did you know?
by water jet pack
Longest cumulative absei
in one hour — team of 10
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SLINGSHOT
mern es
np
of roller-skaters
The Clyde 1 radio station and ScotRail (both UK) set in
On 8 Sep 2013. They were led by Clyde 1 DJ Diane Knox Campbell.
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We walk the equivalent of about four times around Earth in a lifetime
Youngest person to
circumnavigate by aircraft
71 Sep 2013. In doing so, they surpassed the
previous record, setin 2010, By approximately
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Bermuda has more TV sets per capita than any other country (1,024 per 1,000)
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jameburg, Virginia, USA)
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£30,000 to renovate
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engine (ever)
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engine (current)
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engine (ever)
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Largest production car
engine (current)
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This contributes 19 2019 being the biggest year
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Longest
by capa tram route
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As of 2013, around 95.4% of the USA's energy needs are still met by fos:
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USA. produced a SD printed gun using laser
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Sweden (2008)
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like a musical instrument
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Dubai, UAE, stand
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on 10 Jun 2013.
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Sweden (2008)
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the 13th and 14th centuries by Toutome Order
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Ground. The court was temporarily installed on the
Ronpad of the Burn Al Arab hotel in Dubai, VAE.
On 22 Feb 2005 as Moger Federer (CHE) and Andre
Agassi (USA) played a friendly game to promote the:
Atp's Dubai Duty Free Men's Open. “Do you think
can knock this guy off his boat?” joked Agassi as
they paused to peer over the side of the sheer drop to
the shallows far below. 1 you were ever on the beach
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Sn the Highest tennis court, 211 m above the:
Ground. The court was temporarily installed on the
Ronpad of the Burn Al Arab hotel in Dubai, VAE.
On 22 Feb 2005 as Moger Federer (CHE) and Andre
Agassi (USA) played a friendly game to promote the:
Atp's Dubai Duty Free Men's Open. “Do you think
can knock this guy off his boat?” joked Agassi as
they paused to peer over the side of the sheer drop to
the shallows far below. 1 you were ever on the beach
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world chess champion under reguiar time
controle, defeating Garry Kasparov (AUS) on
1 May 1997 (below right). Mike Dobson and David
Giiday (both Uk) built CUBESTORMER 3 (left), which
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(USA, 1962 prosent). te 877.147 (24:
uit Deep Blue. the rat computer to beat =
world chess champion under reguiar time
controle, defeating Garry Kasparov (AUS) on
1 May 1997 (below right). Mike Dobson and David
Giiday (both Uk) built CUBESTORMER 3 (left), which
Top tech
“Gadget”: may originate from French
gachette (lock tumbler) or gagée (tool)
Fastest time to type a
text message blindfolded
achieved by Gaurav Sharma (USA), who was
Knitted! are tentar oies ; Largest loop-the-loop by a
remote-controlled vehicle
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(Ehannet 8. UK) and pictured left with co-host Mache! Puloy
Using à brain-control interface (in whieh cranes
Weighing 56.2 tonnes (123.899 ib) were used
te move a car with an electromagnet in 2011.
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Fastest time to type a
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Knitted! are tentar oies ; Largest loop-the-loop by a
remote-controlled vehicle
On 15 Jun 2013, Jason Bradbury — host of The Gadget Show
(Ehannet 8. UK) and pictured left with co-host Mache! Puloy
Using à brain-control interface (in whieh cranes
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ning (3947) women’s beach volleyba
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To improve grip for pitchers, every MLB bas:
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Most strikeouts by
a pitching staff in a season
Youngest player to
30 home runs and steal
30 bases in a season
To improve grip for pitchers, every MLB bas:
Dall is rubbed in mud from a secret site in New J
Most strikeouts by
a pitching staff in a season
Youngest player to
30 home runs and steal
30 bases in a season
First siblings to hit home runs
in successive at bats
On 23 Apr 2013, 8 J Upton and his brother
SUstin (USA, above) struck back-to-back home
every at Fenway Park in Siblings to do so. The first were Lloyd and Paul
USA, trom 18 May 2003 to 10 Apr 2013. > Waner (USA) of the Pittsburgn Pirates, who Mit
Suecessive homers on 15 Sep 1938. The Uptons
most
SrRikeours.
et The MLB record
“Sandman” Rivera (PAN) playing
Vankeos from 1995 ~ when he made
his MUG debut to nis retirement
loomberg declared 22 Sep 2013
Mariano Rivera Day” in his honour.
in successive at bats
On 23 Apr 2013, 8 J Upton and his brother
SUstin (USA, above) struck back-to-back home
every at Fenway Park in Siblings to do so. The first were Lloyd and Paul
USA, trom 18 May 2003 to 10 Apr 2013. > Waner (USA) of the Pittsburgn Pirates, who Mit
Suecessive homers on 15 Sep 1938. The Uptons
most
SrRikeours.
et The MLB record
“Sandman” Rivera (PAN) playing
Vankeos from 1995 ~ when he made
his MUG debut to nis retirement
loomberg declared 22 Sep 2013
Mariano Rivera Day” in his honour.
The late “Chick” Hearn is credited with coining the phrase
"Basketball ar
Most free throws
a WNBA career
Most three
pointers in an
= | NSA Finale
Most wins of Defensive
Player of the Year
MEL piayor of the your tour times,
Beltre end ct tne 20% concen
Bikembe Mutombe (COD) won for the
Denver Nuggets. Atlanta Have and
"Basketball ar
Most free throws
a WNBA career
Most three
pointers in an
= | NSA Finale
Most wins of Defensive
Player of the Year
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Bikembe Mutombe (COD) won for the
Denver Nuggets. Atlanta Have and
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there are no weight divisions in prc
WRESTLING
title, Koki secured the WEA.
Grown and Daiki started the brothers” success
By winning the WBA tiyweight ttle.
FENCING
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Mont worte title fights ibas 4 Most career re ww etidfencing eles
matches won by À PAS won six To
Highest-selling
Pay-per-view boxing match
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lef) and Floyd Mayweather Jr (USA, naht) on 14 Sep 2013 grassed $150 m
(E01 m) from 2.2 milion TV viewers. Inaction, the venue in Las Ve
Nevada, USA, sol! out and a further $20 m (212 m) was taken m ga
there are no weight divisions in prc
WRESTLING
title, Koki secured the WEA.
Grown and Daiki started the brothers” success
By winning the WBA tiyweight ttle.
FENCING
BOXING Shortest world tite fight
Mont worte title fights ibas 4 Most career re ww etidfencing eles
matches won by À PAS won six To
Highest-selling
Pay-per-view boxing match
The junior middleweight fight between Saut “El Canelo" Alvarez (MEX,
lef) and Floyd Mayweather Jr (USA, naht) on 14 Sep 2013 grassed $150 m
(E01 m) from 2.2 milion TV viewers. Inaction, the venue in Las Ve
Nevada, USA, sol! out and a further $20 m (212 m) was taken m ga
Spain in Apr 2008. Steven won the weiter weraht cet suc
tite, Younger brother Mark tne teathorwerant ure , >
Grown, and sister Diana took featherweight gold. a, Championships wins
aa Dan en. Era re wore
soe ar 101 gota 07 eit Recora | Age Boxer rio (dato)
MARTIAL ARTS Stampion | 33 Save’ | megane (u neavywesont
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à won at the World
Formale: Jung M3 ESmbat Games Wort 17 years | Wired WEA ont
4 een racimo © ews or
Longest total fight time {
in a UFC career
The longest overall time spent in the octagon
(he eight-sided enclosure where Ultimate:
Fighting Championship Douts take place) is
à 5 hr 28 min 21 sec, achieved by Georges St
Puerro (GAN) bo
tite, Younger brother Mark tne teathorwerant ure , >
Grown, and sister Diana took featherweight gold. a, Championships wins
aa Dan en. Era re wore
soe ar 101 gota 07 eit Recora | Age Boxer rio (dato)
MARTIAL ARTS Stampion | 33 Save’ | megane (u neavywesont
Most gold mea:
à won at the World
Formale: Jung M3 ESmbat Games Wort 17 years | Wired WEA ont
4 een racimo © ews or
Longest total fight time {
in a UFC career
The longest overall time spent in the octagon
(he eight-sided enclosure where Ultimate:
Fighting Championship Douts take place) is
à 5 hr 28 min 21 sec, achieved by Georges St
Puerro (GAN) bo
Cricket > A
With ©. 3 billion fans, cricket is the world's second most popular sport
wickets
Most runs by a No.11 batsman
in a Test match innings
10 guide Australia to a formidable 248 for 8.
Most catches by a wicket-keeper in a Test series
mec 28 Catches in the 2013 Ashes series Getween nests England ana”
the record on 28 Aug 2013... day five of the Mth Test — trom another Australian
matches m 1982-83.
| A
With ©. 3 billion fans, cricket is the world's second most popular sport
wickets
Most runs by a No.11 batsman
in a Test match innings
10 guide Australia to a formidable 248 for 8.
Most catches by a wicket-keeper in a Test series
mec 28 Catches in the 2013 Ashes series Getween nests England ana”
the record on 28 Aug 2013... day five of the Mth Test — trom another Australian
matches m 1982-83.
| A
“ches crown that they had lost
Gn Austratan sow in 2911.
BOTS (eee tons.
Gn Austratan sow in 2911.
BOTS (eee tons.
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Most bicycles are
Oldest Olympic road cycling
gold medallist
When Kristin Armatrong (USA, b 11 Aug 1973)
Gem course in a7 min 94.02 see. a
right-handed™: the chain is typically located on the right of the frame
Most Olympic cycling
medals won (female)
Tour de Fran:
ERA) menes ln the
three occasions (1964,
1968 and 1979 and
anc 1970).
Most bicycles are
Oldest Olympic road cycling
gold medallist
When Kristin Armatrong (USA, b 11 Aug 1973)
Gem course in a7 min 94.02 see. a
right-handed™: the chain is typically located on the right of the frame
Most Olympic cycling
medals won (female)
Tour de Fran:
ERA) menes ln the
three occasions (1964,
1968 and 1979 and
anc 1970).
Most World Championships
ee ee eae
TOUR DE FRANCE
First person to win the
cycling Triple Crown
ee ee eae
TOUR DE FRANCE
First person to win the
cycling Triple Crown
First winner of the FedEx Cup
and Race to Dubai in one year
(SWE) wor
On the final day of the tournament. The Aiyder
‘Cup ts contested every two years
between the USA and Europe.
man Open
Us open
Lowest score
below par after
54 holes in a
PGA Tour event
usraa
and Race to Dubai in one year
(SWE) wor
On the final day of the tournament. The Aiyder
‘Cup ts contested every two years
between the USA and Europe.
man Open
Us open
Lowest score
below par after
54 holes in a
PGA Tour event
usraa
Most appearances
by a pair in the Ryder Cup
The most frequent pairing in Ryder Cup history is
that of Spaniarde Severiano Dove. Gatesteroe
(above righ) ard Joes Maria Olazábal (above
sto, eno played together 13
Same in 1995. 1997-98 and 2001-08.
YOUNGEST
ANS SL best
Most consecutive golf majors
a single year (female)
sSramaesım
by a pair in the Ryder Cup
The most frequent pairing in Ryder Cup history is
that of Spaniarde Severiano Dove. Gatesteroe
(above righ) ard Joes Maria Olazábal (above
sto, eno played together 13
Same in 1995. 1997-98 and 2001-08.
YOUNGEST
ANS SL best
Most consecutive golf majors
a single year (female)
sSramaesım
Ice hockey
Pucks used to be made from frezen cow dung
cacon career
38 for the Pittsburgh Peng!
Capitals, New York Rangers, Phil
land New Jersey Devils trom 1990 to 2013.
ren
Most tickets sold
for an NHL match
Bridgestone NHL Winter Classic game between
the Dewoit Fed Wings (USA) and the Toronto
Maple Leafs (CAN). The match was held atthe
University of Michigan Football Stadium in Ann
Arbor, Michigan, USA, on 1 Jan 20
=~
Pucks used to be made from frezen cow dung
cacon career
38 for the Pittsburgh Peng!
Capitals, New York Rangers, Phil
land New Jersey Devils trom 1990 to 2013.
ren
Most tickets sold
for an NHL match
Bridgestone NHL Winter Classic game between
the Dewoit Fed Wings (USA) and the Toronto
Maple Leafs (CAN). The match was held atthe
University of Michigan Football Stadium in Ann
Arbor, Michigan, USA, on 1 Jan 20
=~
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London Marathon runners have raised some £663 m for ci
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Moto Esports
00 components in every Formula One car
Most finishers in the
Baja 1000 off-road race
regained the title in the 2013 series. This brings
his total to six serios titles overall in 2006-13
SS Most leaders in an
Say. Mara Indianapolis 500 race
TEE En ee There were 14 different leaders of the 2013
d May 2013. in order, they were: Carpenter. ee
Fastest lap for a TT superbike
at the Isle of Man TT
“Man, UK, on 2 Jun 2013. Jorn MeGun
‘Completed a lap on à Honda GOR TOON
in just 17 min 11.87 sec. McGuinness
00 components in every Formula One car
Most finishers in the
Baja 1000 off-road race
regained the title in the 2013 series. This brings
his total to six serios titles overall in 2006-13
SS Most leaders in an
Say. Mara Indianapolis 500 race
TEE En ee There were 14 different leaders of the 2013
d May 2013. in order, they were: Carpenter. ee
Fastest lap for a TT superbike
at the Isle of Man TT
“Man, UK, on 2 Jun 2013. Jorn MeGun
‘Completed a lap on à Honda GOR TOON
in just 17 min 11.87 sec. McGuinness
First F1 driver to
Scotiand beat England in the
Rugby League Work! Golden Boot Award. givi
to the player judged to be the best inte work
en Highest margin of victory
Fin Spears (Ux . in a World Cup final Oldest player with
Gavin Gordon lo. 28 Feb
Gore) pay Seer oran vs
O gare. men
reine AS
Rugby League Work! Golden Boot Award. givi
to the player judged to be the best inte work
en Highest margin of victory
Fin Spears (Ux . in a World Cup final Oldest player with
Gavin Gordon lo. 28 Feb
Gore) pay Seer oran vs
O gare. men
reine AS
en
Most penalties scored
the Heineken Cup by a player
Owen Farrell (UK) kicked 10 penatties tor
Sep match held at Stade de ja Beaujore in
UNION
Most consecutive international rugby union
matches unbeaten in a calendar year
ton for 14 international matches
8 Jun to 24 Nov. Not only was the team undetentec,
layed. In 2003, Engl
Most penalties scored
the Heineken Cup by a player
Owen Farrell (UK) kicked 10 penatties tor
Sep match held at Stade de ja Beaujore in
UNION
Most consecutive international rugby union
matches unbeaten in a calendar year
ton for 14 international matches
8 Jun to 24 Nov. Not only was the team undetentec,
layed. In 2003, Engl
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