As 2024 draws to a close, it’s time to celebrate the most extraordinary and eccentric achievements of the year, particularly in the realm of Guinness World Records. For the third consecutive year, we’ve sifted through the most curious headlines to bring you the 10 strangest records of 2024.
1. Smallest Washing Machine
Sebin Saji of India has set a new world record with his incredibly tiny washing machine. Measuring just 1.28 inches by 1.32 inches by 1.52 inches, this compact appliance is smaller than a Tamagotchi digital pet. To qualify for the record, Saji demonstrated that his creation was fully functional, capable of completing an entire wash cycle: wash, rinse, and spin.
2. Largest Building Shaped Like a Chicken
The Campuestohan Highland Resort in Negros Occidental, Philippines, now boasts the title of the world’s largest chicken-shaped building. Standing at 114 feet, 7 inches tall, the structure features 15 air-conditioned hotel rooms. Owner Ricardo Cano Gwapo Tan revealed that the unusual design was a tribute to the region’s thriving gamefowl industry.
3. Longest Paddling Journey in a Pumpkin Boat
Gary Kristensen, a man from Oregon, embarked on a 45.67-mile journey down the Columbia River in a hollowed-out pumpkin, affectionately named “Punky Loafster.” Battling strong winds and choppy waters, Kristensen secured his spot in the record books, adding a bit of humor to his adventure by scrawling the words “it’s real” on the side of his unusual vessel.
4. Fastest 10 Meters on a Skateboard by a Cat
Bao Zi, an American Shorthair cat owned by Chinese man Li Jiangtao, has become an internet sensation after skateboarding 32.8 feet (10 meters) in just 12.85 seconds. Originally adopted to tackle a rodent problem, Bao Zi’s keen interest in skateboarding led Li, a professional dog trainer, to teach the feline the tricks that would make her a record-holder.
5. Most Rice Grains Eaten in One Minute Using Chopsticks
Sumaiya Khan from Bangladesh set a new record for eating rice grains one at a time using chopsticks. Motivated by her love for Korean cuisine, especially ramen, Khan managed to consume 37 grains of rice in just 60 seconds, overcoming the challenge of preventing extra grains from sticking to her chopsticks.
6. Highest Car Bungee Jump
Laurent Lasko, a professional stuntman and race car driver, set a thrilling world record by performing the highest car bungee jump. The stunt, performed in a Nissan Qashqai e-Power, saw Lasko’s vehicle dropped from a crane at a height of 213 feet, 3 inches. The car bounced at the end of a bungee cord before safely coming to a stop, securing the record.
7. Most Gaming Consoles Connected to a Single TV
Ibrahim Al-Nasser, a gamer from Saudi Arabia, has connected 444 video game consoles to a single television. Using more than 30 RCA switchers and 12 HDMI switchers, Al-Nasser employed an Excel spreadsheet to track the various cables and converters needed to play each console. This impressive setup earned him a place in the record books.
8. Fastest Motorized Wheelbarrow
British mechanic Dylan Phillips broke a unique record during Straightliners Speed Week 2024 at Elvington Airfield, Yorkshire, by speeding a custom-built motorized wheelbarrow to 52.58 mph. Despite the excitement of reaching top speeds, Phillips admitted that the real challenge lay in slowing the vehicle down, as it only had front brakes.
9. Most Items Identified by a Parrot in Three Minutes
Apollo, a 4-year-old African gray parrot from Florida, displayed impressive cognitive skills by identifying 12 different objects by name within three minutes. The social media sensation, with 2.8 million TikTok followers, named objects ranging from a book to a Super Mario figurine, solidifying his place in the Guinness World Records.
10. Widest Wig
Helen Williams, a professional wig maker from Nigeria, has now earned her second Guinness World Record by crafting a wig that measures an astonishing 11 feet, 11 inches in width. The wig, which is wider than a Mini Cooper, was made using over 800 bundles of real hair and decorated with 1,000 rhinestones, before being displayed in her office.
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