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Georg Hackenschmidt's record is more than 100 years old: no one has broken it yet, and that's probably why it's been forgotten
Georg Hackenschmidt's kettlebell record, set in the century before last, has never been broken.
Igor Zur world record weightlifting exercise sports Records and anti-records 19 August 2024
Length - 56 centimeters: which insect is the largest in the world
We are talking about the species Phobaeticus chani, which belongs to the stick insect family.
Kurchev Anton Malaysia insects the largest insect interesting records Records and anti-records 19 August 2024
Who has the strongest head: this is what American Kevin Shelley did in 1 minute
Within 60 seconds, the American managed to smash his head into… 46 toilet seats.
Kurchev Anton United States of America man the strongest head Guinness Book of Records Records and anti-records 16 August 2024
Letitia Key Gets Into Guinness Book of Records Jumping Rope: How She Did It
Letitia Key became famous for jumping rope made from her own hair.
Igor Zur Guinness Book of Records sports records long hair achievements Records and anti-records 16 August 2024
Where the largest cup of coffee was poured: here's how many liters of the drink it held
In Colombia, there is a cup so big that it can hold… more than 22 thousand liters of coffee.
Kurchev Anton Colombia cup the biggest cup of coffee Guinness Book of Records Records and anti-records 15 August 2024
Neither a tiger nor a lion: what made the liger Hercules famous - interesting facts about an unusual animal
In one of the theme parks of the American city of Miami lives an unusual animal - a liger named Hercules.
Kurchev Anton tiger animal dimensions Guinness Book of Records Records and anti-records 14 August 2024
Chinese pilot opens 6 bottles of beer in 3 minutes, sets world record
A Chinese pilot has used a helicopter to open the largest number of beer bottles.
Igor Zur helicopter interesting records Guinness Book of Records world record Records and anti-records 14 August 2024
How Much Mayonnaise Can You Eat in 3 Minutes: A Teacher from the USA Sets a Record - An Amazing Result
It turns out that three minutes can be enough to eat… 2.5 kilograms of mayonnaise.
Kurchev Anton United States of America teacher mayonnaise eating food Records and anti-records 13 August 2024
American Dentist Gets Into Guinness Book of Records: Here's What He Collects
Val Kolpakov has collected the world's largest collection of toothpaste - there's even a whiskey-flavoured one.
Igor Zur dental records toothpaste collecting Guinness Book of Records Records and anti-records 13 August 2024
Why in the USSR patients were prescribed "cups", but now they are not used: benefit or harm
What can be cured using cupping and can it cause harm?
Igor Zur folk medicine history harm to health banks People and Events 13 August 2024
Why It's Good to Be an Optimist: Modern Scientists' Response to Modern Pessimists
American scientists have proven that optimists live longer, have a healthy heart and no problems with the immune system.
Igor Zur optimism research by scientists health condition hormones People and Events 12 August 2024
The Land of Riddles and Secrets: 5 Amazing Facts About China That Few People Know
Even those who are well acquainted with the history and culture of China are constantly learning new things about it.
Timur Khomichev China China News PRC | People's Republic of China Traditions of the countries of the world People and Events 10 August 2024
What noodles are considered the longest in the world: a record of several kilometers
Chinese company Xiangnian Food has produced noodles that are 3,084 meters long.
Igor Zur interesting records food records noodles Guinness Book of Records Records and anti-records 8 August 2024
It has been proven that cats are not selfish at all: they can even miss a dog
American scientists have found that cats show feelings of grief after the death of other animals with whom they lived in the same house.
Igor Zur cat behavior cat in the apartment pets and animals research by scientists Pets 8 August 2024
The Most Accurate Sign of a Happy Relationship Has Been Named: Scientifically Proven
Scientists have found that an indicator of a happy relationship is the frequency with which spouses or lovers use the word "we".
Igor Zur family happiness healthy relationships research by scientists man and woman Love and Family 8 August 2024
How many teeth can a person have? The record holder is a resident of Canada - here's how many teeth he has
The record holder is Evano Melloun from Canada. This man has… 41 teeth.
Kurchev Anton teeth the largest number of teeth man Canada Records and anti-records 8 August 2024
How Long Was the Longest Kiss in History: An Incredible Result - It's Mentioned in the Guinness Book of Records
Ekkachai and Laksana Tiranarat decided to surprise everyone. The couple kissed... for several days.
Kurchev Anton Thailand kiss married couple Guinness Book of Records Records and anti-records 7 August 2024
It has become known why dogs look like their owners: it is not a simple coincidence
British scientists have come to the conclusion that dog breeders themselves choose a dog in which they see something of themselves.
Igor Zur about dogs Tips for dog owners research by scientists appearance Pets 6 August 2024
The 'familiar face' phenomenon has been revealed: why people think they've seen a person but can't recognise them
The "familiar face" phenomenon is explained by the fact that the brain identifies the general features of a stranger with the faces of previously met people, acting in the background.
Igor Zur research by scientists brain work bad memory communication with people People and Events 6 August 2024
Who is Ashrita Furman and why no one can beat his records
Thanks to meditation, the man set 600 world records, although he was never distinguished by outstanding athletic abilities.
Igor Zur Guinness Book of Records world records achievements meditation Records and anti-records 6 August 2024