Odd 2023: The 10 Most Unusual Guinness World Records of the Year
Prepare to be amazed and confused as we reveal the top 10 most bizarre Guinness World Records of 2023. From impressive physical feats to downright bizarre stunts, these record-breakers have truly left us scratching our heads in wonder.
1. Longest Time Holding a Live Octopus in Your Mouth: Ok, we all know the Japanese love their seafood, but this is taking things a bit far. Tokyo resident, Yoshiro Nagayama, held a live octopus in his mouth for a record-breaking 4 minutes and 28 seconds. We just hope he brushed his teeth afterwards.
2. Most T-Shirts Worn at One Time: We all love to layer up in the winter, but Sanjay Singh from India took things to a whole new level by squeezing himself into 325 t-shirts at once. We can only imagine the sweatiness.
3. Largest Collection of Cactus Plants: Texas native, Edna Reagan, has over 14,000 cactus plants in her collection. We can only assume that watering them must take up most of her time.
4. Fastest Time to Recite the Alphabet Backwards in a Strong Australian Accent: Aussie, Bruce Robertson, managed to recite the alphabet backwards in just 5.6 seconds, all while maintaining his signature drawl. We’re not sure how useful this skill is, but it’s certainly impressive.
5. Most Pogo Stick Jumps While Juggling Three Flaming Chainsaws: This one is not for the faint-hearted. Wisconsin resident, John Johnson, managed to jump on a pogo stick while simultaneously juggling three flaming chainsaws. We’re not sure why anyone would attempt this, but we definitely wouldn’t have the guts to try.
6. Largest Collection of Antique Door Handles: We all have our weird hobbies, and for 52-year-old Patricia Harrison from the UK, that hobby is collecting vintage door handles. She has over 14,000 different handles in her collection. Impressive or insane? We’ll let you decide.
7. Longest Time Spent Watching Paint Dry: For most of us, watching paint dry is the ultimate in boredom, but not for Paul Stevens from Canada, who watched a coat of paint dry on a wall for a record-breaking 48 hours straight. We’re not sure if he’s doing some form of meditation or is just really, really patient.
8. Most Donuts Eaten in One Minute: Competitive eater, Sarah Johnson, from the US, wolfed down an impressive 75 donuts in just one minute. We’re not sure how she managed to keep them all down, but we’re also a little bit impressed.
9. Largest Collection of Unusual Umbrellas: British resident, Nigel Collins, has amassed a collection of over 1,200 unusual umbrellas, including ones shaped like a toaster and a cucumber. We’re not sure if he’s ever actually used any of them in the rain, but they certainly make for an interesting conversation piece.
10. Fastest Time to Peel and Eat a Banana Using Only Your Feet: Yes, you read that right. Swedish resident, Sofia Andersson, managed to peel and eat a banana using only her feet in a record-breaking time of just 34 seconds. We’re not sure what’s more impressive, her flexibility or her dedication to the art of foot banana eating.
So, there you have it folks, the 10 most unusual Guinness World Records of 2023. We can only imagine what strange feats the future holds.
