The V150 trainset reached 574,8 km/h at kilometre point 191 on the new East European LGV high-speed line, in France, at 13h13, exceeding by 59,5 km/h the previous world rail speed record, set in 1990. picked by studio 2 years ago

A Bentley Continental GT, driven by four-times World Rally Champion Juha Kankkunen, smashed the world ice speed record last week, reaching an average speed of 199.86mph (321.65km/h) on frozen sea off the coast of Finland. picked by Studio 2 years ago

The use of speed bumps is widespread around the world, and they are most commonly found where prevailing vehicle speeds are expected to be low. Although speed bumps are very effective in keeping vehicle speed down, their use is sometimes controversial as they can cause noise and possibly vehicle damage if taken at too great a speed. THIS IS THE MOST EFFECTIVE SPEED BUMP IN THE WORLD picked by urkeee 1 year ago

A group of researchers led by the University of Tokyo has broken internet speed records - twice in two days. Operators of the high-speed Internet2 network announced today that the researchers on December 30 sent data at 7.67 gigabits per second, using standard communications protocols. picked by AutumnLotus 2 years ago

The soggy weather might have cast a dampener on the traditional British summer - but it has ensured vegetables are thriving and breaking new records. This monster vegetable now holds the new world record for the biggest ever marrow after weighing in at 65 kilos (113lbs). picked by AutumnLotus 3 months ago

Guiness World Record For Breastfeeding [video] picked by sbalaciu 1 year ago

Thirty minutes to cross the Channel -- by sea. An unusual design allows the Hydroptère, as it is called, to rise up on “wings” so that instead of ploughing through the waves it glides over them. picked by hisidea 1 year ago

Champion Competitive Eater Joey Chestnut has claimed the world record for eating pizza. Yes. Such a record exists.

45 slices in 10 minutes. picked by pocksucket 2 months ago

Joneses from all around the world met in Cardiff, Wales, where they attempted to break the world record for the largest gathering of people with the same family name. picked by Skid 2 years ago

There will be no need for a slow-motion replay to confirm this record-breaking feat.

Schoolgirl Tiana Walton has slithered into the record books - for having the most snails on her face at once. Eww! picked by AutumnLotus 3 months ago

....will cover the distance of four football pitches every second, which is quicker than the muzzle velocity from most guns. picked by topofall 1 month ago

"A body in motion tends to stay in motion" - watch this guy prove it as his ultra-lite bike comes apart at over 107 mph. picked by BrownTrout 2 years ago

Over 1,000 pregnant women in South Africa set a new world record on Saturday for the largest gathering of women due to give birth -- and there were no early arrivals. picked by AutumnLotus 2 years ago

Break the world record today! One to watch for: Most people dancing to the 'Thriller' video. I kid you not. picked by musicgirldani 2 years ago

Eric Hahn broke the official worlds record for the tallest mohawk in Omaha, Nebraska on November 14th. Standing at over 27 inches tall, his mohawk took about 3 hours to create with only a process of hairspray and blow drying. picked by AutumnLotus 2 weeks ago

About 10,000 mothers gathered on Wednesday in nearly 300 state and private hospitals, day-care centres and parks across the Philippines to raise awareness of breastfeeding and try to set a Guinness record for the event. picked by AutumnLotus 2 years ago

Um Yeah! Well, never heard of Melua, but she has one for Guinness World Records. picked by Hoosker 2 years ago

My ISP suddenly seems slow. :( picked by Milkshake 2 years ago

Japanese musicians overcame fatigue and a major earthquake to set the record for the world's longest concert on Saturday, playing 184 hours non-stop in a program that ranged from The Beatles' classics to Japanese traditional harp music. picked by suebe 2 years ago

Think you've got a lot of hair? Jon Sanford of Jackson, Wisconsin is hoping to set a world record with his 4.1-inch-long arm hair. picked by Skid 2 years ago