Here are some notable Guinness World Records that have captured the attention of people around the world:
Tallest Building: The tallest building record is currently held by the Burj Khalifa in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, which stands at a height of 828 meters (2,717 feet).
Longest Reigning Monarch: Queen Elizabeth II holds the record for the longest-reigning current monarch. As of 2022, she has been the Queen of the United Kingdom and other Commonwealth realms for over 70 years.
Fastest Human: Usain Bolt holds the record for the fastest 100-meter sprint, with a time of 9.58 seconds, and the fastest 200-meter sprint, with a time of 19.19 seconds.
Most Oscars Won by an Individual: Walt Disney holds the record for the most Oscars won by an individual, with a total of 26 Academy Awards.
Largest Pizza: The largest pizza ever made measured 1,261.65 square meters (13,580.28 square feet) and was created by Dovilio Nardi, Andrea Mannocchi, Marco Nardi, Matteo Nardi, and Matteo Giannotte in Rome, Italy, in 2012.
Longest Running TV Show: The British television series "Doctor Who" holds the record for the longest-running science fiction television show, having aired continuously since 1963.
Oldest Person Ever: Jeanne Calment of France holds the record for the oldest person ever documented, living to be 122 years and 164 days old.
Most Books Published by One Author: L. Ron Hubbard, the founder of Scientology, holds the record for the most published works by one author, with over 1,084 titles.
Largest Gathering of People Dressed as Santa Claus: The record for the largest gathering of people dressed as Santa Claus was achieved by 18,112 participants at the Nagar Saktan Thiruvizha festival in Thrissur, Kerala, India, on December 27, 2014.
Most Guinness World Records Held by One Individual: Ashrita Furman, an American athlete and performer, holds the record for the most Guinness World Records held by one individual, with over 600 records to his name.
These records represent just a small fraction of the countless remarkable achievements documented by Guinness World Records over the years. Each record reflects the incredible capabilities and accomplishments of individuals and communities around the world.
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