Guinness World Records Day

November 19 · Level 9 · #379 of 2238

Guinness World Records Day celebrates people willing to push a measurable limit, whether through speed, skill or something delightfully unexpected. Behind each eye-catching attempt are practice, patience and a result that must stand up to scrutiny.

How it is celebrated: individuals and teams attempt records, gather evidence and arrange witnesses. Supporters cheer them on while the results are checked against the rules for each record.

The first Guinness records book appeared in 1955. Its origins lie in a debate about Europe's fastest game bird: a surprisingly small question to inspire such a large collection of answers.

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