Japan unveils a prototype Maglev Train this week, designed to reach top speed of 500 Km/h (310 Mp/h) by using magnetic levitation. The train is operated by the Central Japan Railway Company and Railway Technical Research Institute. Maglev trains operate via magnetic levitation. Powerful electromagnets are used to propel the train along its track, making the… Continue reading Japan Unveils World’s Fastest Levitating Train
Tag: Guinness book of records
World’s Strongest Ear
Lasha Pataraia broke a Guinness World Record on Thursday after he pulled an eight-ton truck with his left ear in Rustavi, Georgia. The 32-year-old pulled the truck for 70.5 feet (21.50 meters) to setting a new world record in the Georgian city of Rustavi on November 29, 2012. via: ABC News
The Biggest Firework Display of All Time in Kuwait
Kuwait earned a place in the Guinness Book of Records last night as it celebrated the 50th anniversary of its constitution in style by laying on the biggest fireworks display of all time.  The firework show which lasted for an hour was the largest of its kinds in the world and it cost about 4.163 million ($15… Continue reading The Biggest Firework Display of All Time in Kuwait
The World’s Largest QR Code
A family in Canada has claimed a Guinness World Record for growing the world’s largest QR code in their corn field. It spans 29,000 square meters and can be scanned with a smart phone, just like any other, except one needs to fly over it to decode the data. The QR code directs you to… Continue reading The World’s Largest QR Code
Egyptian Bodybuilder with 31-Inch Biceps
Egyptian bodybuilder Moustafa Ismail (age 24), poses for a photo showing off his obscenely-large biceps, measuring 31 inches around. Moustafa have been crowned the biggest biceps in the world, earning a place in Guinness Book of World Records. via:Â Huffington Post
World’s Largest Cappuccino Cup
Volunteers celebrate after beating the Guinness World Record of the largest cappuccino in the world in Zagreb, Croatia. More than 2000 liters of freshly made cappuccino were poured in a large cup on Saturday, beating the Guinness World Record. The event was sponsored by the Austria based Julius Meinl Coffee company to celebrate their 150 years of its existence.
The World’s Longest Mustache
He started growing his mustache in 1970. Ram Singh Chauhan of India is the proud owner of the world’s longest mustache according to the Guinness Book of World Records, measures 4.29m (14ft) long.
Jyoti Amge Named World’s Smallest Woman
An eighteen year old student Joyte Amge from India, who measures just a little over two feet has been confirmed as the world’s shortest living woman by Guinness World Records. She was given the title on Friday as she celebrated her 18th birthday, measuring just 62.8cm.