#world-records

water  What is the deepest lake in the world?

Lake Baikal, located in Siberia, Russia, is the deepest lake in the world. With a maximum depth of 5,315 feet (1,620 meters), it is also the largest...    Read more

flight  What are some of the most unique records related to travel, and how were they achieved?

Human beings have always been fascinated by records, and the world of travel is no exception. Here are some of the most unique travel records and...    Read more

book  What are some of the most bizarre and unusual records in the book, and how were they achieved?

The Guinness World Records book is full of fascinating and often bizarre achievements, ranging from the impressive to the downright weird. Here are...    Read more

flight_land  What are some of the most impressive travel-related world records ever set, and how were they accomplished?

Humans have always been fascinated by the idea of breaking records, and travel is no exception. From cycling around the world to traveling through...    Read more

live_tv  What is the world's longest-running TV drama series?

The world's longest-running TV drama series is CBS's Guiding Light, which was broadcast from June 30, 1952 to September 18, 2009. The show was...    Read more

emoji_events  What is the history of Guinness World Records, and how did it all begin?

Guinness World Records, formerly known as the Guinness Book of Records, is a reference book published annually that contains a collection of world...    Read more

sports_handball  What are some of the most difficult records to break, and how do people prepare for them?

Breaking a world record is the ultimate achievement for many athletes and enthusiasts, but not all records are created equal. Some are incredibly...    Read more

book  How do people apply to set a Guinness World Record, and what is the process like?

The Guinness World Records is the ultimate authority on world records and achievements. Setting a Guinness World Record is a dream for many people...    Read more

power  What are some of the most impressive records related to strength or power, and how were they accomplished?

Humans have always been fascinated with feats of strength and power, and many people have set records in these areas. Some of the most impressive...    Read more

attach_money  What is the most expensive world record ever set, and what did it cost to accomplish?

The most expensive world record ever set is for the highest-grossing movie of all time, and it was accomplished by James Cameron's 'Avatar' in 2009....    Read more