10 interesting facts about The Guiness World Records
The Guinness records formally known as the Guinness book of records is one of the most popular books read in the world. Here are some interesting facts about the book of records.
1. It is not owned by Guinness Brewery (Not Anymore)
Guinness brewery, makers of one of the most popular stout around the world had initially established the franchise in 1954. But after Diageo took over as Guinness parent company, it laid off all assets that were not associated or related with the purpose of the brewery company. A deal was struck, The company kept the iconic beverage name (Guinness). Guinness Books of world records then became Guinness World Records.
The franchise was bought by Gullane Entertainment, since then it hs been sold to Jim Pattison group which also owns Ripley's Believe it or not.
2. The concept was inspired by a bird hunting question
Name the fastest game bird in Europe. Sir Hugh Beaver didn’t know the answer either. In 1951, this Guinness marketing director posed the same question at an Irish shooting bash. Nobody present could settle the ensuing debate even after combing through their host’s private book collection.
If only there was a single, authoritative text loaded with superlatives. Such a resource could end trivial arguments like this one throughout Ireland and the world at large. Duly inspired, Beaver contacted Norris and Ross McWhirter, who ran a London-based fact-finding agency. Soon enough, Guinness hired the pair to create an all-new record book. Legend has it that, during the interview process, somebody asked them which language has the fewest irregular verbs. Without missing a beat, the brothers—accurately—said “Turkish” and the job was theirs.
3. Ashrita Furman Holds the Record for Most Guinness World Records
Ashrita Furman is a record-setting legend. In 1979, the Big Apple native made history by doing an unprecedented 27,000 jumping jacks, and he didn’t stop there. At one point or another, Furman’s cracked upward of 600 Guinness World Records. Today, he defends over 200, including “most records held at the same time by an individual.” The others range from “highest mountain peak climbed on stilts” to “tallest object balanced on chin.”
4. 92% of Applicants Are Disappointed Every Year.
The remaining 8% actually get certified as record holders. On average, Glenday’s staff receives an unenviable 1,000 applications per week. Most don’t get very far. “One of the most common reasons for rejection is lack of evidence,” he notes. “We don’t have to be in attendance at every attempt..we ask for video footage, photos, independent witness statements, press clippings, log books, credit card receipts and so on to help us validate the achievement.” Also, many wannabes brag about doing banal things that don’t count as records to begin with (example “I can lick my elbow!”).
5. President Obama Was a World Record Holder—For Two Whole Weeks.
This spring, Former America’s commander-in-chief set up a bonafide Twitter account. Before that, Robert Downey Jr. held the record of having clocked the “fastest time to reach one million followers” on that social media service, but Obama racked up a million followers in 4 hours 52 minutes on May 18 to usurp movie star's title. Two weeks later, Olympic champion and transgender activist Caitlyn Jenner joined Twitter and broke the former president's record by 49 minutes.
6. Guinness world records is the best selling book
Guinness world record holds the record for being the bet selling book in history. I wonder if ths fact is actually in the guinness world records “The best-selling annual publication” in history, with “132,002,542 copies sold from 1955 until October 2013.”
1. It is not owned by Guinness Brewery (Not Anymore)
Guinness brewery, makers of one of the most popular stout around the world had initially established the franchise in 1954. But after Diageo took over as Guinness parent company, it laid off all assets that were not associated or related with the purpose of the brewery company. A deal was struck, The company kept the iconic beverage name (Guinness). Guinness Books of world records then became Guinness World Records.
The franchise was bought by Gullane Entertainment, since then it hs been sold to Jim Pattison group which also owns Ripley's Believe it or not.
2. The concept was inspired by a bird hunting question
Name the fastest game bird in Europe. Sir Hugh Beaver didn’t know the answer either. In 1951, this Guinness marketing director posed the same question at an Irish shooting bash. Nobody present could settle the ensuing debate even after combing through their host’s private book collection.
If only there was a single, authoritative text loaded with superlatives. Such a resource could end trivial arguments like this one throughout Ireland and the world at large. Duly inspired, Beaver contacted Norris and Ross McWhirter, who ran a London-based fact-finding agency. Soon enough, Guinness hired the pair to create an all-new record book. Legend has it that, during the interview process, somebody asked them which language has the fewest irregular verbs. Without missing a beat, the brothers—accurately—said “Turkish” and the job was theirs.
3. Ashrita Furman Holds the Record for Most Guinness World Records
Ashrita Furman is a record-setting legend. In 1979, the Big Apple native made history by doing an unprecedented 27,000 jumping jacks, and he didn’t stop there. At one point or another, Furman’s cracked upward of 600 Guinness World Records. Today, he defends over 200, including “most records held at the same time by an individual.” The others range from “highest mountain peak climbed on stilts” to “tallest object balanced on chin.”
4. 92% of Applicants Are Disappointed Every Year.
The remaining 8% actually get certified as record holders. On average, Glenday’s staff receives an unenviable 1,000 applications per week. Most don’t get very far. “One of the most common reasons for rejection is lack of evidence,” he notes. “We don’t have to be in attendance at every attempt..we ask for video footage, photos, independent witness statements, press clippings, log books, credit card receipts and so on to help us validate the achievement.” Also, many wannabes brag about doing banal things that don’t count as records to begin with (example “I can lick my elbow!”).
5. President Obama Was a World Record Holder—For Two Whole Weeks.
This spring, Former America’s commander-in-chief set up a bonafide Twitter account. Before that, Robert Downey Jr. held the record of having clocked the “fastest time to reach one million followers” on that social media service, but Obama racked up a million followers in 4 hours 52 minutes on May 18 to usurp movie star's title. Two weeks later, Olympic champion and transgender activist Caitlyn Jenner joined Twitter and broke the former president's record by 49 minutes.
6. Guinness world records is the best selling book
Guinness world record holds the record for being the bet selling book in history. I wonder if ths fact is actually in the guinness world records “The best-selling annual publication” in history, with “132,002,542 copies sold from 1955 until October 2013.”
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