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World Records

  1. quarantuning
    This Rapper Just Broke the Record for the World’s Longest FreestyleOver 24 hours in, Watsky’s run has been an absurdist stream of consciousness aided by coffee-table books, a Scrabble dictionary, and fan shoutouts.
    By Craig Jenkins
  2. comrade speedster britney
    Britney Spears Is Not Actually Faster Than Usain BoltBritney previously implied she ran a 100-meter dash in 5.97 seconds.
    By Jackson McHenry
  3. sick burns
    Record-Breaking Teen Trolls Her Trolls From the South PoleJade Hameister has a sandwich for you.
    By Madeleine Aggeler
  4. $$$$
    Leonardo da Vinci Painting Sold at Auction for Record-Breaking $450.3 MillionMarketed as “The Last da Vinci,” Salvator Mundi was the last known painting by the master in a private collection.
    By Tolly Wright
  5. 2016 olympics
    Katinka Hosszú Breaks a World Record, But Commentators Give Her Husband CreditWhy should Shane Tusup get the credit?
    By Jenni Miller
  6. daily inspiration
    U.S. Runner Kendra Harrison Sets World Record, Understandably Freaks OutHer reaction is pure joy.
    By Jenni Miller
  7. Caitlyn Jenner Broke Obama’s Twitter RecordThe fastest person to reach one million.
    By Claire Landsbaum
  8. the sports section
    Kazoo Enthusiast Jim Dolan Needs Your Help Setting a World RecordThis is really happening.
    By Joe DeLessio
  9. people who are older than you
    The Oldest Man in the World Died in New York City This TimeAfter a brief stint on top.
    By Joe Coscarelli
  10. people who are older than you
    Life Advice From the Oldest Man in the WorldMore tips for living a ridiculously long time, from a New Yorker.
    By Joe Coscarelli
  11. impersonations
    Key and Peele Attempt to Break Impressions World RecordWho knew so many celebs said, “I’m going to smoke some weed”?
    By Jesse David Fox
  12. impressive things
    Betty White Officially Has the ‘Longest TV Career for an Entertainer’74 years is quite a feat.
    By Delia Paunescu
  13. world records
    Dude’s Biceps Are Bigger Than Your HeadSee the world’s biggest arms!
    By Eliot Glazer
  14. stand clear of the closing doors
    At Least One Person Can Appreciate Subway Service Cuts He doesn’t live here anymore, though. 
    By Caroline Bankoff
  15. World Records
    Just So Long As There’s No Beer or Fried ChickenFenway tries to break a grape juice world record.
    By Kara Baskin
  16. world records
    Wedding-Gown Train Sets New World RecordMazel Tov!
    By Ally Betker
  17. Marketing Gimmicks
    99 Restaurant Cooks Three-Thousand-Pound Unsanitary Nacho Plate to Help ChildrenNow they’re in the Guinness Book of World Records.
    By Kara Baskin
  18. World Records
    Boston Is Home to the World’s Largest CannoloHoly cannoli!
    By Kara Baskin
  19. Reel Big Fish
    Brits Steal America’s Fried-Fish Record During Independence Day WeekendBoston’s Black Rose no longer holds the title for biggest serving of fish and chips.
    By Kara Baskin
  20. books
    Behold the Comic Book That Sold for $1 Million at AuctionWho is this millionaire hypernerd?
    By Edith Zimmerman
  21. Mediavore
    Western Food All the Rage in China; Padma on 30 RockPlus: The world’s largest meatball, and Salon.com’s new food editor, all in our morning news roundup.
    By Helen Rosner
  22. Sandwiches
    Great Moments in SandwichingThirty-one toppings on a single sandwich? You have our attention.
    By Ben Leventhal
  23. Stunts
    And You Thought Padma’s Burger Sploshing Was HotAn Indian woman rubbed 24 chiles in her eyes while Gordon Ramsay watched.
    By Daniel Maurer