Brilliantly bonkers and unusual records that will make your day

Tallest person, longest hair, largest hands and feet…

You might already know some of these iconic world records!

But what about all the other records, the kind that are a little more unusual and totally, brilliantly bonkers?! 🤪

The people behind them have either a super specific skill or an out-of-the-box idea that makes them stand out.

Get ready to explore some of these incredible feats – they will make your day!

Deepest underwater model photoshoot

Steven Haining from Canada takes amazing underwater photos that have broken records!

With a model and his team, he’s set the record for the deepest underwater photoshoot 3 times.  

His latest record was the deepest yet – 49.80 metres (163.38 feet)! 🤿

Are you a good swimmer?

Fastest time to descend 50 steps walking on hands

Hari Chandra Giri from Nepal has an amazing talent for walking on his hands!

He’s so fast, he can whiz down stairs quicker than some people can on their feet. 😮

Hari started cultivating this super skill at just 8 years old, and now it’s made him famous worldwide!

Do you have any unusual talents like Hari? What record could you break with them one day? 🤔

Largest building in the shape of a chicken

Yes, you read that right and yes, that’s really a chicken-shaped building. 🐔

Campuestohan Highland Resort in the Philippines is a hotel that stands 34.931 metres tall (114 ft 7 in) and has 15 cozy rooms with air conditioners, big beds, TVs, and hot showers – perfect for families or groups to enjoy!

Would you stay at this hotel?

Ricardo Cano Gwapo Tan - the mastermind behind the project - said that he is a dreamer and wanted to create the unthinkable.

"I had a vision to make something with a wow factor that can really leave a footprint of admiration to the public."

It definitely did. 🤩

Silvio Sabba’s many records

Silvio Sabba is a serial record breaker with OVER 200 records under his belt, as well as a recognized Guinness World Records ICON!

Isn’t that bonkers?! 🤯

Here are just a few of his many unusual records:

• Fastest time to stack a set of dominoes – 13.16 seconds
• Fastest time to build a 6 level LEGO® pyramid – 14.69 seconds
• Most squats on a balance board carrying an 80 lb pack in one minute – 30

🔎 Do you aspire to be the next Silvio Sabba? Start by breaking a brilliantly bonkers record in the under-16 category for kids and teens your age!