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A small article on Canada's past and present Guinness Book record holders and where they are from.

Guinness World Records has it's 52 year anniversary this month. Read how it began.

Many people throughout the country thrive on knowing some of the most obscure trivia facts possible. Their information base is about to get a lot larger as Guinness is releasing their Book Of World Records. Amaze your friends with obscure records they have no idea exist.

Plastic wrap ball is the largest ever recorded.

In June 2005, Skyler took a head first fall in a dyno competition in Vail at the Teva Mountain Games. He suffered a fractured spine and shattered his left orbit (eye socket).

On Sunday, June 3, over 1,600 people played Deep Purple's "Smoke on the Water" on guitar in Kansas City, breaking a Guinness Book of World Record, reports the Kansas City Star.

Guinness World Records will be introducing an edition geared for gamers next year.

For people who like dynasty stories, it's got just about everything, including an evil twin.

Check out some world records on YouTube. Be prepared to be shocked & amazed!

The Denver Art Museum, as part of a celebration weekend, made an attempt at the record books, for the longest paint-by-number painting. The work is complete, and now being submitted.

The most prolific writer all over the world. He`s inside Guinness Book of Records with more than 1.075 books published.

Carry Me Down is a novel by Irish born author M J Hyland. The book was shortlisted for the Booker Prize in 2006. This book is told in first person by a 11 year old boy growing up in a small Irish town during the 1970s.

The craze for entry in a book like the Guinness Book of World Records propels organizers to do anything, happening unusual. It may vary from eating earthworms to living with cobras for days together.

Zombie Walk 2007: Did It Really Break The Guinness World Record?

Tony Gemignani loved to read the Guinness Book of World Records as a young boy. It never crossed his mind that he would, one day, be in it!

Teenager does surgery in hopes of spot in Guinness Book of World Records but was it safe?

A group of over five thousand people gathered in Trafalgar Square in central London to perform a classic Monty Python song using only coconuts. Officials for the Guinness Book of World Records stood by to oversee the new record.

Thanks to a miniscule satellite transmitter that was implanted underneath the bird's tail -- and with the transmitter's tiny antenna attached to the bird's chest -- scientists were able to track the bird's Guinness Book of World Records long-distance efforts.

The television series, Stargate SG-1, premiered in 1997 and will have its dramatic conclusion this spring. Now, after ten years, according to the Guinness Book of World Records, it's the longest-running science fiction show, consecutive.

In 1991 in order to help promote business in downtown Keene a fall festival was held. The event had 600 carved pumpkins, but took on a life of its own.

If you're thinking of becoming the owner of a cute, furry rabbit, then you need to read this article today! Find out the do's and don't's of rabbit care. Who knows, maybe your new pet will be the next Guinness Book record holder!

Serendipity 3 was closed for health inspection violations twice in one month. This comes just one week after announcing their $25,000 Frozen Haute Chocolate Sundae. Health inspectors found infestations of cockroaches and flies, along with mouse droppings.

The largest Hawaiian shirt is available for viewing at the Hilo Hattie Store in Hawaii.

In an attempt to make the Book of World Records, a child performs surgery on a pregnant woman.

Saturday Night Live features a news story covering Bismarck North Dakota's Guiness Book of World Record's Record Breaking Attempt at the most people to attempt making snow angels at the same time.

Now that season two (or 28) of Doctor Who starring David Tenant as the Doctor and Billie Piper as his companion has aired, Whovians can look forward to release of the season on DVD. In the meantime, this addict expounds on the episodes of 2006.

A Worst Date Ever can be characterized by many things, but little did I know what this term really meant until I experienced the wrath of P.J.

Northeastern Oklahoma has plenty of natural habitat perfect for summer fun- mountains and lakes galore! Not to mention Tulsa's thriving community and artistic venues. You can find yourself eating a ten foot pecan

I'd met a young girl who I'm sure "inside" was a great person. Trouble was, that inner-beauty never really got a chance shine. Or maybe it did, but I just didn't notice.

A biography of internet superstar and supermodel Cindy Margolis.

Matt Urban was a fearless and dedicated leader of his men in World War II. This article relates how he won the Medal of Honor and the respect of his country.

Why Bob Hope was unique in his life and comedic style, and what made him the universally acclaimed and adored actor he became.

You've undoubtedly heard at least one of Tina Turner's songs on the radio. Or, maybe you've even seen her in concert. Find out all about her successful musical career by reading this informative article about this rock n' roll diva!

Virginia Beach, Virginia, offers more for outdoor lovers than just a great place to get a tan on a sunny afternoon.

Read this informative article and find out how Pineapples came to America. Also, learn about some other uses for Pineapple besides eating! It's an amazing fruit!

"Madness in great ones must not unwatched go," is one of the most famous lines from Shakespeare's play, Hamlet. The world of music presented itself with many examples of odd notoriety, but no composer received such harsh scrutiny as Erik Satie.

The Dallas/Forth Worth Metroplex is home to four professional sports teams, one for every major American team sport and, there is no doubt about it, DFW fans love and support their teams through good seasons and bad.

The beautiful historic district of downtown Sweetwater, filled with unforgettable antique shops and a little taste of the south's past.

High-quality, multimedia mobile telephones are spearheading Nokia's challenge to the iPod while the United States' most major microbrewery maintains its intense focus on quality and a strong commercial appeal.

Lindsey Schmidt is a local water ski champion who is competing in the national competition and traveling overseas with her team to be the only American team compete in China.

Can't afford to go to South America to ski? Curl up to a ski novel and ski vicariously!

Its hard not to fall for this sweet comedic take on the wonderful world of dating, with its ups, downs, and ultimate happy ending.

One resident's view of Pensacola, Fl. Just remember, love can be expressed in SO many different ways.

Rogers could throw three lassos at once: one would catch the running horse's neck, the other would hoop around the rider and the third would swoop up under the horse to loop all four legs.

This is a very intellectually diverse group. We cannot generalize, but we can say that gifted children do not fit the norm.

The Great Smoky Mountains National Park is the most visited park in our national park system. In whole, it covers over 500,000 acres and contains over 800 miles of trails.

There have been some silly diet plans published over the years, but none as silly as the new Thematic Diets.