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Lithuanian Ultrarunner Aleksandr Sorokin Breaks 100-Kilometer World Record

Ultra-running legend Aleksandr Sorokin added another world record to his slate of accomplishments this week, bringing his world-record tally to a record-breaking five. On Sunday,...

The world’s first Jumanji-themed park launches in the UK

The land, which consists of three new rides as well as an interactive experience, represents the single largest investment in Chessington’s history. World of Jumanji...

Massive US$202m jewelry auctions set world record in Geneva

Despite vigorous criticism about the Nazi-era origins of Heidi Horten’s wealth, an auction of the late Austrian billionaire’s jewelry became the most expensive public sale in...

Japanese company to roll out carbon dioxide-absorbing vending machines

Asahi Soft Drinks, under Asahi Group Holdings Ltd., said it will begin installing such machines featuring demonstration of the CO2 resource recycling model in...

World’s first hydrogen-powered urban train unveiled in China

The green and low-carbon train, built by the China Railway Rolling Stock Corporation (CRRC), can run as fast as 160 kilometers an hour with...

Sri Lanka Plans to Convert 5 Lakh Tuk-Tuks to Electric Vehicles Within Next 5 Years

Facing a severe energy crisis amid the financial downturn, Sri Lanka mulls to switch to electric mobility by converting 500,000 ‘tuk-tuks’ (autorickshaws) to electric...

World’s largest spelling test set for Paris’ Champs-Elysees

According to information from the organizers, the spelling contest The world’s largest will be held on June 4 at Avenue Champs-Elysees in Paris (France).  A...

A Wedding Dress With More Than 50,000 Swarovski Crystals Breaks the World Record

Plenty of brides-to-be envision themselves exchanging vows in glamorous crystal-embroidered wedding dresses, but one designer is set to offer a big-day gown that delivers...

With a 200-kg cake icing structure, Pune artist crafts a new world record

Are you in love with monuments? Then there’s one right in the heart of Pune city, and it is edible too. This record-breaking hand-piped...

Europe’s largest 3D-printed building will take only 140 hours to create

The finished project, which will house a data center, is being constructed with 100% recyclable concrete. According to the concrete manufacturer Heidelberg Materials, their...

China’s Liao takes two world records at Asian Championships

In winning the women’s 71kg category by 29kg, Liao took Loredana Toma’s snatch world record and then overtook Zhang Wangli’s best total. Five lifts were...

Emirates launched The World’s 1st Robotic Check In Assistant

Sara is part of a new City Check-in and Travel Store which recently opened in Dubai’s financial district. The robot uses facial recognition technology...

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Top spectacular natural landmarks of the world (P.194) Lake Khiluk: The most magical place in Canada

Lake Khiluk or Spotted Lake is a saline endorheic lake, which means that it has no outflow and is fed by underground springs and...

Paris’ Champs-Elysees hosts mass ‘dictation’ Not to be outdone by US-style spelling bee extravaganzas, Paris’s most famous street the Champs-Elysees was transformed into an...

Revealing a very French love affair with words, over 50,000 applied to participate in the event, a world first, in which hopefuls attempt to...

WORLDKINGS – Worldkings News – Europe Records Institute (EURI) Ponte Santa Trinita: Oldest elliptic arch bridge in the world

The medieval Ponte Vecchio Trìnita, or “Old Bridge,” is one of the most charming and iconic sites in Florence. This is a Renaissance bridge...

WORLDKINGS – Worldkings News – Europe Records Institute (EURI) Tangomarkkinat: World’s oldest tango festival

The Tangomarkkinat is the world's oldest tango festival. It is held early every July in Seinäjoki, Finland. As well as competitions to find the...