Pitbull sets record for largest gathering of people wearing bald caps
A total of 22,141 fans wore the caps in London's Hyde Park on Friday ahead of his set at the British Summer Time festival.
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Gym teacher breaks basketball records
The NBA Finals tip off on Wednesday, and viewers can expect lots of scoring. But in Maine, a middle school teacher was able to set the Guinness World Record for most three-pointers, most free throws and most half-court shots in an hour. On Monday, he worked to break another record. Tony Dokoupil has the story of "Dr. Buckets."
Instagram-famous "talking" pig breaks record
The most followed pig on Instagram is catching the attention of more than just social media users. Merlin the pig communicates with buttons, and he joins CBS News with his friend named Al Capone, and his owner, Mina Alali.
Creature thought to be world's oldest octopus isn't an octopus after all
Scientists have found evidence that a 300-million-year-old sea creature previously thought to be the world's oldest octopus is actually a nautilus relative.
2/8/2026: The Indomitable Margaret Atwood; Knife; Officially Amazing
First, Margaret Atwood: The 60 Minutes Interview. Then, Salman Rushdie: The 60 Minutes Interview. And, a look at the system behind Guinness World Records.
What goes into the sometimes zany attempts at Guinness World Records
In Guinness World Records, you'll find the shortest, tallest and fastest. Behind the spectacle is an auditing system so strict it has crushed many more record attempts than it has certified.
The system behind Guinness World Records
In Guinness World Records, you'll find the shortest, tallest and fastest. Behind the spectacle is an auditing system so strict it has crushed many more record attempts than it has certified.
How Guinness World Records began 7 decades ago
Guinness World Records has been tracking records for 70 years. Nancy Chen reports on how it got started, how records are set and some of the people achieving the feats.
Making, measuring world records is no easy feat at Guinness World Records
Behind the jaw-dropping feats recorded by Guinness World Records is a strict auditing system, certifying everything from the tallest man to the world's biggest pizza party.
The system behind Guinness World Records
In Guinness World Records, you'll find the shortest, tallest and fastest. Behind the spectacle is an auditing system so strict it has crushed many more record attempts than it has certified.
How fast could a car possibly drive, on a boat?
A driver in a Ferrari SF90 appears to have set a new record for the top speed achieved on a boat, racing down the flight deck of an aircraft carrier.
Japanese man beats his own record as oldest person to summit Mount Fuji
Kokichi Akuzawa has beaten his own record as the oldest person to climb Japan's Mount Fuji, according to Guinness World Records.
Guinness World Records celebrates 70 years
Guinness World Records is celebrating 70 years of capturing history and achievements all over the world. Craig Glenday, the editor in chief of Guinness World Records, joins CBS News with more.
World's oldest living person celebrates her 116th birthday
Britain's Ethel Caterham, the world's oldest living person, is celebrating her 116th birthday "at her own pace."
Meet the surfer chasing a world record
Alessandro Slebir only lives an hour from California's Mavericks, one of the world's most famous big wave sites. Last December, he surfed a more than 100-foot wave, potentially earning him a Guinness World Record.
British toddler becomes youngest-ever member of the Mensa high-IQ club
Mensa has welcomed its youngest member, a British two-year-old whose professor parents say, "the credit is all his!"
World's tallest and smallest dogs meet up for Idaho playdate
The fact that Reginald is the size of a small horse and Pearl is as small as an apple didn't stop them from getting along famously.
Soccer-loving nun from Brazil is world's oldest person at nearly 117
Sister Inah Canabarro became the world's oldest living person after the death of Japan's Tomiko Itooka.
World's oldest person has died at 116
Tomiko Itooka, who loved bananas and a yogurt-flavored Japanese drink called Calpis, was born on May 23, 1908.
Quirky Guinness World Records of 2024 include a skateboarding cat
As 2024 comes to a close, we took a look at some of the oddest Guinness World Records of the year.
World's oldest man dies in England
John Tinniswood, the world's oldest man, has died in northern England. He credited his longevity largely to "pure luck," but did offer advice about over-indulging - in anything.
Philly sets Guinness World Record for most-attended drag story time event
Over 260 people gathered at the National Constitution Center in Philadelphia to kick off Pride Month as the city set a world record for the most attended drag queen story time event.
Toddler becomes world's youngest artist
Ace-Liam Nana Sam Ankrah, from Ghana, gained recognition as the world's youngest artist after having ten of his paintings displayed in an exhibition
706 people named Kyle descend on Texas town for world record attempt
When 706 people named Kyle in the same place is not enough.
Lori and George Schappell, world's oldest living conjoined twins, dead at 62
George Schappell and sister Lori, of Reading, Pa., were the world's oldest conjoined twins, according to the Guinness Book of World Records.
Co-pilot stabs pilot, tries to crash passenger jet en route to Israel, Netanyahu says
Hegseth says he's cutting generals and admirals by 20%, ousting "woke"
Details emerge in case of former Cornell student alleging rape by frat members
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