Guinness World Records (GWR) has marked its 70th anniversary in a spectacular way, unveiling 70 unusual and unclaimed record titles that are now open to challengers worldwide. This bold initiative invites people of all ages, backgrounds, and skill levels to test their creativity, endurance, and imagination by attempting fun but quirky feats.
From sprinting with sacks to flipping bottles, or even pushing an orange with the nose, these record ideas are designed to inspire innovation and ensure that everyone has a chance to be a part of history. By opening these challenges to the public, GWR hopes to capture the same excitement and curiosity that has made it a household name for seven decades.
The list of unclaimed records is not only entertaining but also reflects the spirit of inclusivity and accessibility that GWR has always stood for. Reported by The Independent, the celebration includes titles such as the fastest 400-metre sack race, the farthest bottle flip, the most whoopee cushions sat on in a minute, and the fastest 10-metre stamp blowing challenge. These records are crafted not to highlight elite athletes or professionals, but to encourage everyday enthusiasts to join in the fun.
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As Craig Glenday, editor-in-chief of GWR, explained, the records are “available for the taking” and represent an open invitation to the next generation of record-breakers. With the launch of these 70 unique challenges, Guinness World Records has once again proven that the extraordinary can be found in the simplest of actions.
Speed :
| # | Record |
|---|---|
| 1 | Fastest 10 m holding a balloon between the knees |
| 2 | Fastest 400 m wearing swim fins |
| 3 | Fastest 400 m sack race |
| 4 | Fastest 4×100 m egg and spoon relay race |
| 5 | Fastest time to push an orange 100 m with the nose |
| 6 | Fastest time to flip ten water bottles |
| 7 | Most high fives in 30 seconds |
| 8 | Most T-shirts put on in one minute (individual) |
| 9 | Most alternate forehand/backhand hits with a tennis racket against a wall in 30 seconds |
| 10 | Fastest time to blow a stamp 10 m |
| 11 | Fastest relay 50 x 50 m (mixed) |
Power :
| # | Record |
|---|---|
| 12 | Fastest time to ascend the height of Everest by bicycle |
| 13 | Fastest time to climb the height of Everest on stairs |
| 14 | Farthest distance by leapfrog jumps in one hour (team) |
| 15 | Farthest distance swimming in 24 hours (team) |
| 16 | Most seat drops on a trampoline in one hour |
| 17 | Fastest time to flip a tyre over 50 m |
| 18 | Most drink cans crushed with feet in one minute (female) |
| 19 | Most drink cans crushed with feet in one minute (male) |
| 20 | Farthest standing jump forwards (female) |
| 21 | Most successful table tennis serves in one hour |
| 22 | Farthest distance bottle flip |
Precision :
| # | Record |
|---|---|
| 23 | Highest coin toss |
| 24 | Fastest time to make a loom band bracelet |
| 25 | Most potatoes peeled in one minute (individual) |
| 26 | Fastest time to build a five-storey playing card pyramid |
| 27 | Farthest distance to bounce a coin into a cup |
| 28 | Longest paperclip chain in one minute |
| 29 | Longest paperclip chain in three minutes |
| 30 | Most eggs stacked in one minute |
| 31 | Most hair elastics (bobbles) in a person’s hair in one minute |
| 32 | Most table tennis balls held in one hand |
| 33 | Tallest stack of Guinness World Records books in 30 seconds (individual) |
| 34 | Most coins balanced and snatched off the elbow (no drops) |
| 35 | Most crown cap bottles opened with one hand in one minute |
| 36 | Most drink cans crushed with feet in one minute |
| 37 | Most headbands/sweatbands worn at once |
Passion :
| # | Record |
|---|---|
| 38 | Most anchovies eaten in one minute |
| 39 | Longest videogame marathon playing Roblox |
| 40 | Most stackable potato-based crisps eaten in one minute |
| 41 | Fastest time to travel to all English Premier League stadiums |
| 42 | Longest scream by an individual |
| 43 | Fastest time to build a castle in Minecraft survival mode with a mouse and keyboard |
| 44 | Most cinemas visited in one month |
| 45 | Most coffeehouses visited in one month |
| 46 | Most fortune cookies eaten in one minute |
| 47 | Fastest time to make a burrito |
| 48 | Fastest time to ice/frost 100 cupcakes (individual) |
| 49 | Farthest distance football (soccer) volley crossbar hit |
| 50 | Greatest height to drop an egg without breaking |
Patience :
| # | Record |
|---|---|
| 51 | Longest duration balancing a glass of water on the head |
| 52 | Longest duration to balance a spoon on the nose |
| 53 | Longest marathon playing air guitar |
| 54 | Most headbands/sweatbands worn at once |
| 55 | Longest duration to keep a balloon in the air with the feet |
| 56 | Longest duration to keep five balloons in the air |
Under 16s :
| # | Record |
|---|---|
| 57 | Fastest time to make a pasta necklace (Under 16s) |
| 58 | Fastest time to assemble a Mr. Potato Head (Under 16s) |
| 59 | Most balloons blown up in one minute (Under 16s) |
With a Friend or Pet :
| # | Record |
|---|---|
| 60 | Fastest 100 m by a human wheelbarrow |
| 61 | Fastest 10 km three legged (mixed) |
| 62 | Longest time in the double plank position (team of two) |
| 63 | Longest duration to keep five balloons in the air (team of two) |
| 64 | Fastest hole of golf by a team of two |
| 65 | Most kisses in 30 seconds by a pair |
| 66 | Most leapfrog jumps in one hour by a team of two |
| 67 | Most water moved using a sponge in one minute (team of two) |
| 68 | Most whoopee cushions sat on in one minute by a team of two |
| 69 | Tallest stack of dice in one minute (team of two) |
| 70 | Most eggs cracked in 30 seconds with one hand (team of two) |
| 71 | Most items caught by a cat in one minute |
| 72 | Most treats balanced on a dog’s nose in 30 seconds |
The 70th anniversary of Guinness World Records is not just about new challenges—it is also a celebration of its long-lasting cultural impact and the personal journeys it has enabled. Take the example of Liz West, who began collecting Spice Girls memorabilia back in 1996. What started as a personal passion evolved into a world record achievement in 2011, when her collection surpassed 2,000 items.
Today, her collection has doubled to nearly 5,000 pieces, and the recognition from GWR helped her showcase her art and eventually pursue a full-time career as an artist. Her story is a testament to the transformative power of Guinness titles, which can turn hobbies into lifelong legacies and inspire countless others to follow their own unique passions. Since the release of its first edition on August 27, 1955, Guinness World Records has sold over 155 million copies worldwide, cementing its role as the most trusted authority on extraordinary achievements, both human and natural.
What began as Sir Hugh Beaver’s curiosity about Europe’s fastest bird during a shooting party in Ireland has grown into a global phenomenon that settles debates, fuels imagination, and unites people under the banner of ambition and creativity. With the introduction of its new Record Selector tool, GWR now makes it even easier for individuals to find the perfect record attempt suited to their personality. As the organization steps into its next era, its 70th anniversary reminds us that history is never finished—it is waiting to be written, one record at a time.