FIFA World Cup 2026: Biggest and best records broken as Spain defeat Argentina
Despite his team finishing in second place, Argentina’s Lionel Messi claimed some iconic records for himself. With a…
‘Lord Joseph’ Yelled the Word ‘Now,’ Broke Guinness Record
Joseph McGrail-Bateup, an Australian professional air-conditioner cleaner and honorary town crier, has been recognized as the world’s…
World’s oldest known land animal, Jonathan the tortoise, still alive at nearly 200
Corrections & clarifications: A previous version of this story incorrectly reported that Jonathan the tortoise had died. Despite…
World’s oldest living person, Britain’s Ethel Caterham, celebrates 116th birthday “at her own pace”
London — The world’s oldest living person, British woman Ethel Caterham, turned 116 on Thursday, just months after the…
Croatian Freediver Shatters Record For Longest-Held Breath
A Croatian freediver has achieved a seemingly impossible feat. On June 14 of this year, Vitomir Maričić took…