36. It’s Going To Take A While To Finish This Cigar
In 2011, Jose Castelar Cairo of Cuba achieved the world record for crafting the longest cigar ever rolled. The object’s length was 332 feet, and the task took more than a week to complete. Cairo has surpassed the cigar record on five separate occasions, and he perceives it as a personal challenge to consistently surpass his own record.
Many members of the neighborhood, Cairo’s family, and those who work in the tobacco business went by to help roll the record-breaking cigar. The conditions had to be ideal for this cigar to withstand the week-long procedure, yet an air-conditioning issue almost wrecked their attempt.
37. Only The Bravest Will Go On The World’s Tallest Roller Coaster
This is for all the roller coaster-loving thrill-seekers out there. The Fuji-Q Highland amusement park in Japan is home to Takabisha, the tallest roller coaster in the world. The roller coaster achieves a velocity of 100 kilometers per hour and descends 43 meters at an angle of 121 degrees.
The park allocated a substantial sum of $37 million to conceive and construct this extraordinary attraction. The duration of each ride is a mere 112 seconds, yet it is sufficient to invigorate your adrenaline and prepare you for another exhilarating experience on this coaster that holds a record.
38. This Man Has 453 Piercings
Rolf Buchholz, a German individual, possesses a total of 453 studs and rings distributed throughout his body. His extensive body modifications earned him official recognition from Guinness World Records as the one with the most number of piercings. Over two decades ago, the computer specialists immersed themselves in the world of body piercing and developed a deep passion for it.
Rolf has a total of 94 piercings in the vicinity of his lips, 25 in his eyebrows, and eight in his nose. The majority of his piercings are located in his genital area, and visual confirmation is unnecessary to accept this fact. Additionally, he has undergone physical alterations, such as the installation of horns on his head. Rolf adorns a full-body costume of tattoos that extends from his neck to his lower chest.
39. The Annual Dragon March Broke The Record For Longest Parade Float
The Chinese Lantern Festival occurs on the 15th day of the Lunar New Year and features the traditional Dragon March. The march in 2012 featured an unprecedented dragon exhibit that extended over a distance of 2,600 feet, setting a new record. They constructed the dragon from paper, bamboo, and interconnected it with wooden planks.
Visitors were awestruck by the dragon’s exquisite beauty and the meticulous workmanship that went into creating this remarkable spectacle. During the parade, onlookers were astounded by the dragon’s immense length, which appeared to stretch endlessly.
40. This Person Creates Record-Breaking Structures Out Of Beer Coasters
Sven Goebel, a German native, set a world record for building the largest beer mat. He accomplished this feat by ingeniously assembling 300,000 cardboard beer coasters without using any adhesive. He had previously set numerous beer mat records and desired to further expand his structure.
He used beer mats to construct a five-room apartment, which he purposefully demolished in front of judges to prove he didn’t use any adhesives. Witnessing his painstaking efforts crumble before his eyes must have been utterly distressing, yet he still managed to achieve the world record.