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Guinness World Records
Famous feats and world record holders including those in the Guinness Book of World Records.
2,543 Questions
What is the fastest speed at which a human has ever traveled on ski?
It seems natural to assume that we are interested in how fast one person has ever gone past another. Or, equivalently, how much FASTER one person has gone than another. Since we are all hurtling through space at enormous speed, the humans that have gone FASTER than others, would be those discussed in the Apollo answer.
This has got to be some of the Apollo astronauts.
On re-entry of their command module to the Earth's atmosphere at the end of their mission they had been falling from the height of the moon's orbit. IIRC, Apollo 10 was the fastest re-entry of all the Apollo missions.
As it hit the top of the earth's atmosphere and started slowing down, Apollo 10's command module, with astronauts Thomas Stafford, John Young, and Eugene Cernan inside, was traveling at about 11.1 km/sec, which works out to 6.9 miles/sec, or 24,840 miles per hour.
Strange as it may seem and a bit boring, as Apollo 10 sounds very fast. The actual answer is that the whole human race are traveling much faster than that.
We are all part of:-
The Earth rotating around its axis at approximately 1,674.4 km/h - 1,040.4 mph.
The Earth revolving around the Sun at approximately 107,218 km/h - 66,622 mph.
The Earth and the Sun is traveling around the galactic core at around 828,000 km/h - 514,495 mph.
However, the record must be our Galaxy though. It is moving at 1,987,200 km/h - 1,234,789 mph through space.
One last thought. We could add all these answers together if we were on the outer edge of each orbit at the same time. So it could be 2,924,092 km/h - 1,816,946 mph.
Therefore, we are all going very fast already at 812.2 km/sec - 504.7 miles/sec or 0.27% of the speed of light or Mach 2,387 (Mach = spped of sound)
I still like the Apollo answer and perhaps we could even add their speed to that of us all on Planet Earth to make the ultimate record :-)
What is smallist country in the world?
The smallest country in the world is Vatican City, an independent city-state enclaved within Rome, Italy. It is the headquarters of the Roman Catholic Church and has a total area of around 44 hectares (110 acres).
How big was the biggest turkey?
According to the Guinness Book of Records the greatest dressed weight recorded for a turkey is 39.09 kg (86 lb--about the size of a large dog)for a stag named Tyson reared by Philip Cook of Leacroft Turkeys Ltd, Peterborough, United Kingdom. It won the last annual 'heaviest turkey' competition, held in London on 12 December 1989, and was auctioned for charity for a record £4400 (then $6,692)
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Who has the biggest head in Hollywood?
Andre the Giant's head was measured at a little over 13 inches in length.
Matt Lea-Robinson, his head is so large that if standing in a room for too long, small objects will start to orbit around it. A marvel of modern physiology, it accounts for the majority of his body and scientists have predicted that it will continue to grow, grow and grow.
Who was the oldest person to ever live?
The oldest verified & documented person to have ever lived was Jeanne Calment of France (February 21, 1875 - August 4th 1997), who lived to the age of 122 years and 164 days.
Where can you find pictures of the world's oldest person?
You can find pictures of the world's oldest person through online news sources, their verified social media accounts, or by contacting organizations such as Guinness World Records that track and verify such records. Keep in mind that privacy concerns or restrictions may limit the availability of such images.
The smallest human on record would be princess Pauline Musters. When she was born, she was 12 inches in height and by her death at age 19 she was 23 inches. When she was at the age of her death, she was about 8 pounds.
Who is the smallest person alive?
Ryan McConnon, he was born in Hobart TAS, Australia and was born on the 14 of Febuary 1982 and is only 56cm tall. He has been undiscovered by the Guiness World Records because he doesn't want papparazi in his face all of the time! I know this because I am best mates with him!
What is the tallest man in the world?
The tallest man in recorded history was Robert Wadlow, who stood at 8 feet 11.1 inches (272 cm) tall. He was born in 1918 and reached this remarkable height due to an overactive pituitary gland, which led to a condition known as gigantism.
What are the men's and women's world record for the marathon?
Patrick Makau of Kenya ran 2:03:38 on September 25th 2011 at the Berlin Marathon. This is regarded as the World Record, according to the International Association of Athletics Federations. Geoffrey Mutai of Kenya ran faster (2:03:02) at Boston Marathon on April 18th, 2011, but the legendary Boston course does not meet IAAF layout standards.
The fastest marathon time run by a woman is 2:15:25. This was accomplished by Paula Radcliffe of Great Britain on April 13th 2003 at the London Marathon, and is regarded as the women's World Record by the IAAF.
What is the largest bubble gum bubble ever blown?
The largest bubble ever blown was 23 inches in diameter. The record was set July 19, 1994 by Susan Montgomery Williams of Fresno, CA. (Guinness Book of World Records 1998).
How do you say Busch Gardens and Sea World in french?
They are names of places that are only in English so they stay the same. This would not be the case for the CN Tower as there is a French equivalent set by the establishment which is Le Tour CN.
I also believe it's spelt Busch.
A dam on which river has created one of the world's largest reservoirs?
The Three Gorges Dam on the Yangtze River in China has created one of the world's largest reservoirs, known as the Three Gorges Reservoir. It is used for flood control, hydropower generation, and improving navigation along the river.
How long can a person stay under water?
The amount of time a person can stay underwater varies depending on factors such as breath-holding ability, physical fitness, and water temperature. On average, most people can hold their breath for 30 seconds to 2 minutes. Professional free divers can stay submerged for several minutes. However, it is essential to prioritize safety and never push your limits.
Who is the worlds most evil man?
Most likely the awsner could only be done by a survey or we could reserch data from historical text.
Ok i don't think that's a good answer, in my opinion here my top 3 evil men i have studied
1. Adolf Hitler-Killed 6-11 Million People and He Started World War 2
2.Benedict Arnold-Betrayed his Country To Join Britain (My Country) in the Civil War.
3.Al Capone-The Greatest Mobster Leader in The World, He Killed Thousands of People and Started One of The biggest Mob Wars Ever.
Hope This Helped ;)
Benedict Arnold betrayed America during the Revolutionary war not the civil war and the most evil person in history is Dennis Rader he was truly a disturbed man
How many people celebrate Mother's Day?
mother's day is celebrated by millions of people world wide and you know why? it is because mothers are so special and their eforts towards bringing up me and you is not and easy job imaging if you are sick or you need someone to talk to your mother or any one who is a mum is always there for you. so that is why people celebrate it world wide not minding the race, culture, religion etc. a mother is always a mother especial when she is a single mum she is very special.
mother's day is only ingnored by some people who do not have good relationship with their mum for one reason or the other.
How many snow globes does a person have in the world record book?
The Guinness World Record for the largest collection of snow globes is 4,059, owned by Wendy Suen in Hong Kong as of 2021.
How many people in the world have Noel Idjao as name?
It is difficult to provide an exact number of people with the name Noel Idjao worldwide as it is a unique name. It is possible that there may be only a few individuals with this particular name.
What is the world record for longest time underwater?
The world record for the longest time spent underwater without breathing equipment is 24 minutes and 3.45 seconds, set by Aleix Segura Vendrell in 2016.
What was the longest shower ever?
The longest shower ever recorded lasted for 341 hours and 40 minutes. It was achieved in a competition in Switzerland in 2018.
What was the biggest baby born vaginally?
Giantess Anna Bates (née Swan) (Canada) (1846-88), who measured 2.27 m (7 ft 5.5 in), gave birth to a boy weighing 10.8 kg (23 lb 12 oz) (length 76 cm (30 in)) at her home in Seville, Ohio, USA on 19 January 1879, but the baby died 11 hours later.
The heaviest baby born to a healthy mother was a boy weighing 10.2 kg (22 lb 8 oz) who was born to Sig. Carmelina Fedele (Italy) at Aversa, Italy in September 1955.-- directly from Guinness World Records website
What year was the first edition of Guinness world records published?
On 4th May 1951, Sir Hugh Beaver, then Managing Director of Guinness breweries, was on a shooting party with friends. He became involved in an argument over which was the fastest game bird in Europe, and realised there was no publication in which he could look up this fact, and thought that such a book might prove popular.
He then commissioned twins Norris and Ross McWhirter to compile such a book, The Guinness Book of Records, in August 1954 - 1,000 copies were printed and given away. Following this success, the first 197-page edition was bound on 27 August 1955, and went straight to the top of the best-sellers list.
Since then, Guinness World Records has released a book every year around October/November, and it is the world's best selling copyright book, with over 100 million copies sold in 37 languages.
How many snails are in the world?
It is difficult to determine an exact number of snails in the world due to their vast numbers and variety of species. Estimates suggest that there could be millions, if not billions, of snails across different habitats worldwide.
How did they cook the world's biggest cookie?
The cookie was baked in a structureless oven, utilizing convective heat to bake the cookie in approximately five to six hours. This one-of-a-kind, 7,850 square foot oven was designed especially for the big cookie.r here...
