#Guinness Book Of Records

[vox-anglosphere]

Reputedly Britain's oldest pub, Ye Olde Fighting Cocks in the ancient town of St Albans has several competitors for the title.

[liminaltey]

Every time Sherlock or John mention Guinness, Ik they’re talking about the beer but my brain insists they’re talking about the book of world records

Fun fact:

[stairnaheireann]

#OTD in 1998 – Bridget Dirrane, who was imprisoned with Kevin Barry and who canvassed for John F. Kennedy in the United States, celebrated her 104th birthday with news that she was to be featured in the new edition of the Guinness Book of Records.

Bridget Dirrane was the oldest native of Ireland’s Aran Islands and the second oldest person in Ireland. Éamon de Valera was the Irish political leader she most admired, but in a life touching three centuries, she met Pádraig Pearse, went on hunger strike in Mountjoy gaol, campaigned for John F Kennedy in Boston, and was the oldest recipient of an honorary degree, which earned her a place in the…

[ghkasa]

Afua Asantewaa O Aduonum aims to break Guinness World Record in singing Marathon

Brace yourselves for a musical extravaganza as Afua Asantewaa O Aduonum, a talented Ghanaian songstress, gears up to make history by attempting to break the Guinness World Record for the longest singing marathon by an individual. This unprecedented event is scheduled to unfold from the 24th to the 27th of December, promising a mesmerizing journey through the rich tapestry of Ghanaian…

[airandangels]

Absolutely fascinating article. Most poignant detail: until 2007 the record for largest collection of four-leaf clovers was held by a man who collected them from the grounds of a prison where he was serving a life sentence.

[maybeasunflower]

I own 50+ editions of The Guinness Book of Records.

[morganablenewsmedia]

My Birth Was Delayed By Forces Of Darkness, Says, Obasanjo

My Birth Was Delayed By Forces Of Darkness, Says, Obasanjo Witches And Wizards Wanted Me Death In Womb Witches and Wizards delayed my birth. I was in my mother’s womb for 12 months. I was expected to die in womb but God intervened In Yoruba culture, it is widespread that any unborn child wombed for more than nine months is a special child and an anointed one destined for greatness. And this is no…

[thatsprettylane]

God do you remember looking through the Guinness Book of World Records at the Scholastic Book Fair? The first time I heard about Banana George was like seeing an angel

[casualswiss]

"Benny (the little one on the left) and Billy McGuire ham it up with Wonder Woman."

[informationatlas]

The longest time between two twins being born is 87 days. In 2012, a set of twins, Amy and Katie Jones-Elliot, were born prematurely in the United Kingdom. Amy was born at 23 weeks and 4 days, while her sister Katie was born 87 days later, making it one of the longest intervals between twin births ever recorded.

[stairnaheireann]

#OTD in 2003 – Death of Bridget Dirrane who died at the age of 109. She was Ireland’s second oldest person.

Bridget Dirrane was the oldest native of Ireland’s Aran Islands and the second oldest person in Ireland. Éamon de Valera was the Irish political leader she most admired, but in a life touching three centuries, she met Pádraig Pearse, went on hunger strike in Mountjoy gaol, campaigned for John F Kennedy in Boston, and was the oldest recipient of an honorary degree, which earned her a place in the…

[ellieofcrows]

The desire that I have to kiss this man on his forehead is unparalleled.

[an-unrecognizable-face]

so a week ago my friend started a “house counter” where she adds a tally mark to a sheet of paper every time she hears me mention house md, i believe my record is 20 in a school day??

[dirtytransmasc]

Spider has lacked control over himself his entire life. He is human in everyone's eyes, and that goes further with being Q's son. He has suffered because of his outward appearance. been judged and rejected.

and that may never change, but he can make himself feel right in his own skin. he can change himself how he pleases. he can be in control. can look how he wants. for himself and no one else.

he'll mold himself into a whole new creature, one meant for the forest, one that is alien from both Human and Na'vi, one that is one of a kind. he'll paint his face until you can't find Q's face in it. he'll stretch and cut his ears till they no longer resembles a humans. he'll tattoo his stripes in place permanently.

it's an outlet for all the feelings in his chest. he has words for them. and understanding of what they are. a way to process all the stress and pain he's felt.

if those around him can't accept him as he is, he'll change himself till he's happy. and if someone tries to stop him, someone tells him they think he's perfect as he is, he'll be able to stand up for himself and say "it's not for you, it's for me. what makes me happy."

he's no longer confined to his people view him. no one gets to control him with critiques of his existence.

even if he never goes through with a major mod, just him dabbling helps him view his body as his own. as something to cherish and love, because others opinions don't matter and nothing is permanent and he can do as he pleases. he can decide to stay the same just as much as he can decided to alter it. he can have peace.

[laughingsquid]

How Bird Hunting and Guinness Beer Led to the Creation of The Guinness Book of Records in 1955