Guinness World Records

Ronin looks by all accounts like an average African giant pouched rat. But the 5-year-old rodent just broke the world record for most land mines recovered by a single rodent.

Jeff Walker crochets nearly every day after work, finding peace and relaxation in each stitch. He’s just shy of the record 1,200 pieces.

Pulling a train by the strength of your teeth is no easy task. Egyptian wrestler Ashraf Mahrous, also known by his nickname Kabonga, was recognized on Thursday by the Guinness World Records in three categories, including the heaviest rail pull using only his teeth. He received three certificates, and now also holds the record for the heaviest locomotive pull and...

John Tinniswood passed away at age 112 on Monday in Southport, England.

Marking her second Guinness World Record title, DonnaJean Wilde broke the record for most pushups in one hour by a woman, clocking 1,575 pushups in 60 minutes.

Tomiko Itooka is now the world’s oldest living person at age 116. Guinness World Records confirmed the Japanese woman’s status Thursday, following the death of 117-year-old Maria Branyas.