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Guinness World Records

Do Try This At Home: Ring Pull Necklace

K - 5th
This video is a how-to companion video for the Guinness World Records 2019 edition Do Try This At Home section. It shows the viewer how to make a ring-pull necklace using tabs from aluminum cans.
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Fastest Speed on an Electric Skateboard

K - 5th
The fastest speed on an electric skateboard is 95.83 km/h (59.55 mph) and was achieved by Mischo Erban (Canada/Czech Republic), at Portorož airport, Piran, Slovenia, on 27 October 2015.
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The Magical Fairy Garden and the World Record Grapefruit

K - 5th
In this video, a family celebrates the birth of their baby while also showcasing their world record-breaking grapefruit. The grapefruit's enormous size is attributed to the magic of their fairy garden, which was created by their...
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Guinness World Records

Farthest Distance Covered by a Quadruped Robot

K - 5th
The farthest distance covered by a quadruped robot is 134.03 km (83.28 miles). Use this clip to prompt a discussion about how robots can be used in situations that would be dangerous for humans. Think about the design of this robot, and...
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Longest Bubble Chain

K - 5th
The longest bubble chain (hanging) is 43 bubbles, and was achieved by Steven Langley (USA) in Huntersville, North Carolina, USA, on 9 November 2018.
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Benny the Bunny: Slam Dunk Superstar!

K - 5th
In this video, we meet Benny, a talented bunny who has set a Guinness World Records title for the most slam dunks in a minute. Benny's owner, Shy, discovered his basketball skills and nurtured his talent by providing him with a hoop and...
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Farthest Flight by Hoverboard

K - 5th
The farthest flight by hoverboard is 275.9 m (905 ft 2 in) and was achieved by Alexandru Duru (Canada) at Lake Ouareau in Quebec, Canada on 25 August 2014.
Instructional Video1:37
Guinness World Records

E-Jump Fuji: Most Skips Over a Single Rope in One Minute by a Team

K - 5th
The most skips over a single rope in one minute by a team is 230 and was achieved by E-Jump Fuji (Japan) in Fuji, Shizuoka, Japan, on 8 September 2017.
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The Story of Saul: Creating the World's Largest Sticker Ball

K - 5th
This video is about Sticker Giant, a promotional sticker and label printing company in Colorado, and their creation of the world record-breaking sticker ball named Saul. The video highlights the process of creating the sticker ball, the...
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World's Largest Rubik's Cube: A Combination of Art and Engineering

K - 5th
This video showcases the world's largest Rubik's Cube, measuring 1.68 meters on each side. The cube is made from polystyrene foam and PVC pipe, demonstrating a combination of science, technology, engineering, art, and math. It represents...
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Didga the Cat: Guinness World Records Holder for Most Tricks in a Minute

K - 5th
In this video, Robert Dollwet introduces his cat, Didga, who holds the Guinness World Records title for most tricks performed by a cat in a minute. Robert explains the various tricks Didga can do, how he trained her using positive...
Instructional Video2:51
Guinness World Records

Take a Ride on the Largest Model Train Set

K - 5th
The largest model train set has a total track length of 12,000 metres (39,370 ft) and is located at the Minatur Wunderland in Hamburg, Germany.
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Guinness World Records

Maru: The Famous Cat Who Conquered YouTube

K - 5th
Maru, the Scottish Fold cat, has captured the hearts of millions on YouTube with his adorable antics and unique ability to fit into small cardboard boxes. From humble beginnings, Maru's videos went viral, making him the most viewed...
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Extreme Sports Adventures with Lutz Eichholz

K - 5th
This video is a transcript of an interview with Lutz Eichholz, a professional cyclist from Germany. He discusses his experiences in extreme sports such as cyclocross and mountain biking, as well as his passion for slacklining. The video...
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Guinness World Records

Sub1 Reloaded: The Fastest Robot to Solve a Rubik's Cube

K - 5th
Gerrit explains how the Sub1 robot uses on-board cameras to enable it to solve a Rubik's Cube in record-breaking time. Use to consider what information the cameras must capture and pass on in order for the cube to be solved.
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Guinness World Records

Guinness World Records Achievements and Celebrations from St. David's Day

K - 5th
A compilation of records attempted on St. David's Day 2020, featuring: Largest Welsh Cake Most candles extinguished by heel clicks in one minute Fastest 50m pulling a narrowboat (female) Fastest time to eat 500grams of laverbread Most...
Instructional Video1:50
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Fastest Time to Complete 30 Individual 3-6-3 Sports Stacking Stacks

K - 5th
The fastest time to complete 30 individual 3-6-3 sports stacking stacks is 1 min 33.54 sec, and was achieved by Bendik Åmo (Norway) in Copenhagen, Denmark, on 2 March 2019.
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Meet Keon: The Dog with a Long Tail

K - 5th
This video showcases the adorable journey of Keon, a gentle giant dog with a long tail. From his puppy days to his current courageous demeanor, Keon proves to be an easy-to-care-for companion. Despite his brave nature, Keon's true...
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Longest Duration Skipping while Hula Hooping

K - 5th
The longest duration skipping while hula hooping is 1 minute 32.653 seconds and was achieved by Zhang Jiqing at the Primary School affiliated Beijing Chaoyang Normal School in Beijing, China, on 8 November 2018.
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Meet the Andean Bears: Life as the Most Southerly Bears

K - 5th
This video provides a glimpse into the lives of Andean bears, the most southerly bears in the world. It showcases their behavior in different seasons, including their semi-hibernation in winter and increased activity in summer. The video...
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Meet Arcturus and Cygnus: The Extraordinary Tale of Two Giant Cats

K - 5th
This video showcases a cat-loving family who are proud owners of two extraordinary cats. Arcturus, standing at 19.1 inches tall, is much larger than the average cat and enjoys the attention he receives at events. Cygnus, on the other...
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Guinness World Records

World's Youngest Club DJ: An Accidental Talent

K - 5th
This video showcases the incredible journey of Archie, the world's youngest club DJ. With determination and natural skill, Archie has played in front of large crowds and even broke the Guinness World Record at just four years old. This...
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British Council

British Council: Learn English Kids: Record Breakers

Pre-K - 1st
A song about the tallest, smallest, fastest, slowest--in other words, record breakers. Listen to the song and print out the activity sheet to check what you've learned from the song. You can also play an online game to check your knowledge.
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British Council

British Council: Learn English Kids: Record Breakers (Song and Jigsaw Puzzle)

Pre-K - 1st
This story gives a fun way to check listening and reading comprehension. Read and listen to the story before printing out an activity that tests what you've learned.