Guinness World Records

Guinness World Records: Anastasia - Balloon Popping Dog. The Guinness World Record time to pop 100 balloons by a dog is 44.49 seconds. This Guinness World Record is held by Anastasia (a Jack Russell terrier), owned by Doree Sitterly (USA) and was broken on the set of Live with Regis and Kelly in Los Angeles, USA, on February 24th, 2008.To see more or set your own Guinness World Record visit www.guinnessworldrecords.com

Guinness World Records: The Great Throwdini - Knife Thrower. Dr. David R Adamovich (USA, aka The Great Throwdini) broke his Guinness World Record by hurling 102 throwing knives, each 14 in (36 cm) long, around his partner in one minute in Freeport, New York, USA, on December 26, 2007. Throwdini also holds the Guinness World Record for the fastest time to throw 10 knives around a human target in 4.29 secs making him a double Guinness World Record breaker.To see more or set your own Guinness World Record visit www.guinnessworldrecords.com

The fastest time to duck tape yourself to a wall is 7 minutes 57.69 seconds and was achieved by Marc Ellis (New Zealand) Zealand) on the set of NZ Smashes Guinness World Records, Auckland, New Zealand, on 15 August 2009.

The most walnuts crushed by the hand in one minute is 112 and was achieved by Lu Yuehui (China) on the set of Zheng Da Zong Yi - Guinness World Records Special in Beijing, China, on 22 November 2009.

The most hoops jumped though in one minute is 90 and was achieved by the Kenya Warriors on the set of Guinness World Records - Smashed, in London, UK, on 3 October 2008.

The longest somersault on power stilts measured 3.95 m (12 ft 11 in) and was achieved by John Simkins (UK) from Team 101 on the set of Guinness World Records - Smashed, in London, UK, on 3 October 2008.

Derek Boyer (Australia) pulled a Kenworth K104 truck weighing 51,840 kg (114,287 lb) over a level 100 ft (30.48 m) course in Brisbane, Queensland, Australia, on 6 March 2005.

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Guinness World Records 2010 Gamers Edition, the definitive gaming records book, is out TODAY (21st January) and its bursting with bonkers, bizarre and brilliant records from the ever expanding world of video gaming. 21-year-old Brit Lisa Courtney from Hertfordshire has reached record fame with her staggering selection of Pokémon memorabilia. With 12,113 pieces collected over 13 years she has fended off fellow fanatics from across the globe for the coveted Guinness World Record title for the Largest Collection of Pokémon Memorabilia. This video contains exclusive footage of Lisas collection at her home (now at more than 13,000 pieces) that she calls the Pokémon Centre Europe. From the real to the virtual world, and hot on Lisas heels, is Lara Croft, with the Tomb Raider series celebrating six records accolades in this years edition. With titles such as the Most Successful Video Game Heroine and the Most Detailed Video Game Character, amongst others, she proves gaming queen of the digital world. The top 50 video games series of all time are also announced today, as voted for by thousands of visitors on www.guinnessworldrecords.com/gamers. Halo (Microsoft 2001) has fought its way to the number one top spot. With its excellent design, perfect controls and unparalleled multiplayer options it wins the prestigious record for the Most Popular Video Games Series of All Time. Securing the second place with its awe-inspiring game design and monumental popularity is Call of Duty (Activision 2003). Its currently the most significant multi-format shooter in the world. And with its ability to constantly push boundaries and appeal to all ages, The Legend of Zelda (Nintendo 1986) follows closely behind at number three.

The world record for Car cramming - new Mini is 24 members of the Allstar Cheerleading Team (all New Zealand) in the vehicle on the set of NZ Smashes Guinness World Records in Auckland, New Zealand on 25 July 2009.

The fastest 360° flip of a car by a team is 5.25 seconds and was achieved by Jervis Manupenu, Jonny Mirza and Pete Hill (all UK) on the set of Guinness World Records Smashed at Pinwood Studios, UK, on 15 April 2009.

The success of the 5th annual Guinness World Records Day – celebrated this November 12 – has proved once again that the public has an insatiable appetite for witnessing or participating in world record events. An estimated 250,000 people took part in this year’s events, helping to raise thousands of dollars for various charities and drawing attention to the fun and excitement that can be had when trying to get your name in the world’s best-selling copyright book! Watch this video for the best highlights of the day! You can break a record any day of the week by visiting www.guinnessworldrecords.com

Oriol Combarros Vilaseca (Spain) completed 20 consecutive backward run up flips against a wall in a minute at the studios of El Show de los Récords, Madrid, Spain on 11 December 2001. The other competitor also did 20 but he had a pause after 19 and was therefore not consecutive.

Jonas Källman (Sweden) achieved hitting eight hand ball targets in 30 seconds on the set of Guinness Rekord TV, Stockholm, Sweden on 27 November 2001. The targets were placed in the goal's four corners.

Georges Christen (Luxembourg) tore from spine to outer edge a total of 28 French telephone directories, each containing 1,032 pages in two minutes on the set of L'Été de tous les records, at Parc Joie de Vivre, Le Touquet, France, on 21 July 2003.