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Are these the most UNUSUAL records ever?

By Vassiliki Bakogianni
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There are some world records that everyone knows about…

And then, there are some other records, a little less known, but that definitely deserve their own place in the spotlight!  

They are as bizarre as they are unique, and we think that’s what makes them cool. 😎

The people who set or broke them either have a peculiar passion, or a very distinct talent.

Let’s get to know them…

Longest marathon on a swing

Richard Scott, a dad-of-three from the UK, claimed this record after spending 36 hours and 32 minutes by going back and forth on a swing set!

Even though he loved embracing his inner child, he informed us that it wasn’t nearly as easy as he thought it would be…

It did have a happy ending though, as not only did he earn the title, but he also met his now-girlfriend while he was… swinging for glory. ❤️

Farthest throw of a washing machine

Johan Espenkrona likes to show off his powerlifting skills by hurling… kitchen appliances. 😵‍💫

So that’s exactly what he did in 2022, when he threw a washing machine a distance of 4.45 m (14 ft 7 in) – that’s about as long as a giraffe. 🦒

Most people don’t have the strength to lift a washing machine, let alone throw it a record-breaking distance… well done, Johan!

Most … in a beard

You may remember Joel Strasser, a serial record breaker who’s known for gaining his record titles by decorating his beard with various objects. 🎅🏼

His latest record is for the most candy canes in a beard, where he achieved the astounding total of 187.

That is one unusual record if we’ve ever seen one!

Some of his other records include:

Tallest stack of hats worn at once

Another serial record breaker, Anthony Kelly, proved he had a… head for hats, by wearing a 107.5-cm-tall (3-ft 6-in) stack of them! 🤠

Anthony has a wide range of records under his belt – for example, he’s also the title holder for the most tennis balls caught blindfolded, which is 11. 🥎

Now it’s YOUR turn

If you enjoyed reading about all these unusual records, now it’s time to break YOURS!

Follow in Anthony’s footsteps, and break the under-16 record title for most hats balanced on the head in one minute. 🎩 👒

All you need to attempt this record is a stopwatch and as many hats as you can find.

Stay focused and remember, you're not just stacking hats, you're stacking success!

Click here to find out more and to apply.