World Records
The World's Oldest Living Land Animal, a Tortoise Named Jonathan, Turns 191
Even at his advanced age, the Seychelles giant tortoise shows “no sign of slowing down,” his vet tells Guinness World Records
'Nightmare Before Christmas' Pumpkin Mosaic Sets World Record
The Jack Skellington-inspired display is made from more than 10,000 gourds across 2,081 square feet
Bobi, the World's Oldest Dog, Dies at 31
The long-lived Portuguese canine broke two world records and captured the hearts of people around the world
The World Has a New Hottest Pepper
Pepper X is three times spicier than the previous record-holder, the Carolina Reaper
Minnesota Man Sets World Record With 2,749-Pound Pumpkin
Travis Gienger is a horticulture teacher who grows his award-winning gourds in his backyard
The World's Oldest Post Office Gets New Owners
A Florida husband-and-wife duo is taking over the 311-year-old site in southern Scotland
Angler Catches 283-Pound Alligator Gar in Texas, Potentially Setting Two World Records
Art Weston and Kirk Kirkland spent nearly three hours reeling in the gargantuan fish
Methuselah, the World's Oldest Living Aquarium Fish, Could Be More Than 100
Using a new and noninvasive technique, researchers analyzed the DNA of 33 lungfish in institutions across the U.S. and Australia to determine their ages
Meet Peanut, the World's Oldest Living Chicken at 21 Years of Age
Peanut had a rough start to life but ultimately grew up happy and healthy on a 37-acre farm in Chelsea, Michigan
Nebraska Volleyball Sets New World Record for Attendance at a Women's Sporting Event
A total of 92,003 fans packed into the university's football stadium on Wednesday night
These Climbers Just Set a New Record for Ascending the World's 14 Highest Peaks
Kristin Harila and Tenjin Sherpa completed the series of climbs in just over three months
July Was Likely Earth's Hottest Month on Record
With El Niño and human-caused climate change expected to bring more heat in the future, scientists say July's extreme temperatures could soon be surpassed
Drake Buys the Most Valuable Hip-Hop Artifact Ever Sold: Tupac Shakur's Ring
Shakur designed the piece himself and wore it during his last public appearance before his death in 1996
Water Temperatures Hit 'Hot Tub' Levels in the Florida Keys
A buoy in Manatee Bay recorded 101.1 degrees Fahrenheit on Monday evening, as coral reefs suffer
Scientists Release Record-Breaking Number of Baby Seahorses Into Sydney Harbor
The team installed eight new “seahorse hotels,” which will provide much-needed homes for the endangered animals
From Japan to Louisiana to Rome, Here Are Ten Heat Records Earth Has Broken Since June
As the planet clocks the warmest June ever, here's a list of temperature marks that fell this summer
The World's Largest Cruise Ship Is Nearly 1,200 Feet Long
Scheduled to debut in January, the vessel can accommodate 5,600 guests and 2,350 crew members
Earth Faces Hottest Day Ever Recorded—Three Days in a Row
Researchers attribute the sweltering heat to a combination of human-caused climate change and El Niño, which has a global warming effect
Spanish Athlete Emerges After 500 Days Alone in Underground Cave
Beatriz Flamini, 50, returned to the sunlight after more than 16 months of isolation
This License Plate Just Became the Most Expensive in the World
The vanity plate, which features the characters “P7,” sold for $15 million at an auction in Dubai
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