Guinness World Records isn’t just for fastest runners and tallest buildings. Hidden among the expected titles are the truly weird world records that leave you wondering why someone did that, and how they pulled it off. Whether it’s covering yourself in bees or stretching your skin like a rubber band, these achievements are anything but ordinary.
If you’re fascinated by the strange and unusual, here are 10 weird world records that prove anything really is possible.
10. Largest Collection of Traffic Cones
Record holder: David Morgan, UK
Why collect stamps when you can collect traffic cones? David Morgan owns over 500 different cones, making up more than two-thirds of the varieties ever made. He stores them in his garden and even knows the manufacturing history of each one.
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9. Fastest Time to Eat a Bowl of Pasta
Record holder: Leah Shutkever, UK
Lean Shutkever downed a bowl of pasta in 17.03 seconds, combining speed and precision to make the record hers. A competitive eater and Guinness record holder in multiple categories, Leah’s talent is nothing short of jaw-dropping. This isn’t just impressive, it’s one of the most delicious-sounding weird world records out there.
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8. Heaviest Weight Lifted by a Human Tongue
Record holder: Thomas Blackthorne, UK
In one of the more cringe-inducing weird world records, Thomas lifted 27 pounds (12.5 kg) with his tongue. He used a customized hook pierced through his tongue to pull the weight off the ground. The record required not just strength, but a high pain tolerance. This isn’t one to try at home.
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7. Stretchiest Skin
Record holder: Garry Turner, UK
Garry Turner can stretch the skin on his stomach over 6 inches, thanks to a rare connective tissue disorder called Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome. His skin behaves like elastic, and he’s turned his condition into a show-stopping talent. Turner now uses his platform to raise awareness about his condition and showcase his abilities at sideshows and exhibitions.
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6. Most High-Fives in One Minute
Record holder: Kaiser Permanente volunteers, USA
A team managed 290 in 60 seconds to raise money and awareness, probably with very sore hands afterward.
5. Most Pickled Jalapeño Peppers Eaten in 8 Minutes
Record holder: Patrick “Deep Dish” Bertoletti, USA
If you think you can handle the heat, think again. Competitive eating legend Patrick Bertoletti devoured 275 pickled jalapeño peppers in just 8 minutes, setting a fiery world record that’ll make your eyes water just reading about it.
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4. Longest Fingernails on a Pair of Hands (Female)
Record holder: Diana Armstrong, USA
Diana spent years growing her fingernails, achieving a combined length of 42 feet 10.4 inches (1,306.58 cm). Her journey to set one of the weirdest world records began in 1997 and she has not cut her nails since. Maintaining such length required daily care, including using antibacterial soap and filing her nails for hours.
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3. Largest Collection of Rubber Ducks
Record Holder: Charlotte Lee, USA
Since 1996, Charlotte Lee has been collecting rubber ducks, amassing a jaw-dropping total of over 9,000. Housed in her home in Washington state, the collection ranges from traditional yellow ducks to rare and customized versions from around the world. No two ducks in her collection are the same!
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2. Most Bees on a Human Body
Record Holder: Gao Bingguo, China
Afraid of bees? Then this one might make your skin crawl. Ruan broke a record by covering himself with 1.1 million live bees, weighing over 240 pounds. To achieve this buzzing feat, he used a caged queen bee on his body to attract the swarm. It’s not just a weird world record, it’s also incredibly dangerous.
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1. Most Tattoos of the Same Cartoon Character
Record Holder: Lee Weir, New Zealand
Lee Weir took his love for The Simpsons to an extreme level, covering his entire arm in tattoos of Homer Simpson. A total of 41 Homer tattoos earned him a spot in the Guinness World Records book in 2014. This body art obsession started as a tribute to his favorite character and quickly spiraled into one of the most colorful and weird world records ever inked.
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