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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.

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

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

Did you know that the fastest time to lay a mile of coins is 4.2 hours? Read this article to learn about more weird things.

Rising to fame after the 2004 Olympic Games in Athens, Natalie Coughlin enjoyed television appearances and a book deal. Currently, Coughlin quietly prepares for the 2008 games.

Dogs come in many different breeds and sizes. Some can do some tricks that will shock and amaze you !

Plastic wrap ball is the largest ever recorded.

Read this interesting article to find out how Jesse Owens overcame discrimination to make his way to the top of his game!

Wow, I wonder what ever possesses some of these people? These are the biggest, weirdest, craziest, most gigantic world records out there...

Many fisherman have dreamed of catching a world record fish but one fisherman proves that all it really takes is patience and a lot of skill. The question I pose to you is whether the record should be judged by weight or by length? Length is a measure of the age of a fish.

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.

Lara Croft, the world's favourite digital heroine has been awarded a Guinness World Record as the �Most Successful Human Videogame Heroine'

Take a look at some of the birthday customs all over the world.

Sony announces that the Playstation 3 has helped Folding@Home, a cancer research program that requires the use of multiple computers, become the world's most powerful computer distribution network.

The World's Largest Disco began in Buffalo, New York in 1979, at the height of the disco era.

The world's most expensive cocktails include Churchill Downs' $1000 mint julep for a select few at the 2006 Kentucky Derby.

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.

When she graduates next month, Ochs, at age ninety-five, will become what many believe is the world's oldest person to receive a college degree.

Belonging to one of the oldest golf clubs in the world carries with it the badge of distinct honor. One cannot help but think that sometime in history, great golfers of the past has trodden on the course that the modern players has gone through now a days.

Ang Chuang Yang broke the previous record for world's fastest text messager held by American teen, Ben Cook.

Ramen is not just food. If you've seen Naruto, then you know it's a huge part of Japanese culture, epitomized by a friendly cook and a hungry kid. A restaurant like that actually exists in the real world, not just in anime. This is one such ramenya.

Details on the world's most expensive cell phone being sold, and the company that made it. Though the company does make other, cheaper phones, you still probably can't afford them.

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.

Hal Steinbrenner, the managing partner of the New York Yankees, shocked professional baseball with the announcement that supermodel Gisele Bündchen would manage the Bronx Bombers during the 2008 season.

Wisconsin is one of the few states that have free public criminal records for people online. You do not need to shell out for this information from other sites or download any software when you can get it for free.

Maryland is one of the states that have free public criminal records for individuals online. You do not need to pay for this information from other sites or download any software when you can get it for free.

What happens when someone brings the Guinness Book of World Records Hottest Chile Pepper into the office.

Denver International Airport has been one of the world's busiest for some time, and continues to grow monthly, while giving attention to the values of the City of Denver for responsible growth.

In writing this article, I am avoiding single season records such as home runs, doubles, hits and reflecting on the career achievements that often get overlooked because they aren't the glamour stats.

Michael Phelps was foiled in his attempt to break Mark Spitz's record of 7 gold medals in a single championship when the American team was disqualified during a qualifying event. Still, Phelps goes home with seven golds and five new world records.

This amazing wisteria vine is more than 100 years old with 1.5 million blooms each spring. It is the largest blossoming plant in the world.

The World Series is known for setting records, but the one you don't want to set is for errors. Read about the famous and the not-so-famous errors in the history of the game. From Schmidt to Buckner, one error makes all the difference.

Although soccer is a team sport, one great player can make a huge difference. Here are ten of the greatest players in World Cup history, who turning things around for their teams and nations.

There are several baseball records that will stand the test of time, some so far out of reach that you would be amazed.

The Church of the SubGenius has announced that the end of the world will take place on Thursday, July 5, 2007.

Kingston Ontario's rock legends, The Tragically Hip's latest installment, World Container, adds the 11th chapter to their series of full-length albums that sit amongst the upper echelon of great Canadian rock n' roll records.

When Melissa Deskovic and I wrote SWIMMING WITH SHARKS, we never imagined that we would be getting a record deal from Conquer the World Records for an audio book version of our book. Our record is slated to be released on October 25th, 2006.

I really don't know who is going to win the World Series this year. Any of the teams remaining could win it. However, I do know who is going to win the World Series next year. It's the Texas Rangers.

While the American League enjoyed a massive edge over the National League in interleague play this season, that does not guarantee a win in the World Series. Should AL fans be worried?

Any time, day or night. Anything you want. Ebay is the global auction genius that never sleeps.

This world's smallest park sat in the midst of a busy Portland, Oregon street, and was created in 1948

Despite, or possibly because of, Jimmy Eat World's major label successes, they remain iconic in the world of independent rock.

Why the outrage over the New York Times disclosures of government spying on peoples' banking records and the USA Today story abouyt hos the NSA monitors our phone calls> It has happened for decades.

A look at the three greatest bands in the world - at least as far as I'm concerned.

Stax Records gave the world soul. The independent label then became a victim of Big Music. Stax' contributions to pop music have been preserved in a new museum on the site of its old recording studio.

Break out artist Snow Patrol has taken the world by storm. Catchy beats and mellow, sensuous lyrics broadcast coast-to-coast and over oceans. Three albums ago few stumbled upon the three-piece band and became a steady base for the soon to be rock stars.

Vinyl records have stood the test of time. There are many advantages to vinyl, sound quality, artwork, and collectability. Here's how to shop for your next purchase.

Whether you like your sounds with a dash of the old world, a hint of grunge or a dollop of the digital frontier, chances are you'll find something pleasing in this seasoned blend of up-and-coming artists!