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Records showcase

From human achievements to the extremes of the natural world, here you'll find curated lists filled with some of the most incredible world records from the many thousands contained in the Guinness World Records database.

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Arts and crafts

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Celebrity

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Dedication and collections

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Fashion and makeup

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Food and drink

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Gaming

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Human body

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Learning

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Marathons

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Mass participation

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Money

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Most popular records

Largest tree hug

Nature

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Size

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Speed

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Sports and strength

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Structures

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Technology and the internet

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Transportation

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