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Guinness World Records Turns 70 With a Look Back at Iconic Feats

The anniversary prompts a curated look at the brand’s evolution from a pub dispute to a global franchise.

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Im „Guinnessbuch der Rekorde“ finden sich Bestmarken, die staunen und schmunzeln lassen.
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Overview

  • First published on August 27, 1955, the book was commissioned after Sir Hugh Beaver sought a definitive source to settle pub arguments.
  • The franchise now spans more than 100 countries with TV shows and online databases, and total sales top roughly 155 million copies.
  • Editor Craig Glenday says the organization has witnessed countless iconic moments and expresses hope the tradition continues.
  • Anniversary spotlights include Bertie’s fastest tortoise mark at 0.28 meters per second in 2014 and Colin Furze’s 86.04 km/h motorized stroller set in 2012.
  • Human-interest records highlighted include Jyoti Amge’s recognition at 63 centimeters on her 18th birthday and Harnaam Kaur’s 2017 entry as the youngest full-bearded woman.