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New World Record Set for Free Diving Under Ice by Russian Diving ChampionThe latest feat comes ahead of a new film out next month dedicated to Natalia Molchanova, who held 42 world records before she went missing on a dive in Spain in 2015.

By Soo Kim On 2/26/20 at 12:14 PM EST

U.S.
Teen Pilot Set to Break Around-the-World Record"He came to us about three times. I said 'No' every time," the teenager's father said of his son's plans.

By Sam Earle On 10/10/18 at 11:45 AM EDT

U.S.
Oldest Man on Earth Dies at 113This 113-year-old man was beloved by his village in Spain.

By Zola Ray On 1/30/18 at 3:00 PM EST

U.S.
Tallest Man and Shortest Woman on Earth MeetThese two make quite an interesting pair.

By Zola Ray On 1/29/18 at 2:18 PM EST

World
Iraq: One Man's Battle for World's Biggest ShawarmaAn IT consultant from Maryland is spearheading the fight to get a three-ton production recognized by Guinness World Records.

By Callum Paton On 1/16/18 at 12:51 PM EST

Tech & Science
Two World-Record-Holding Cats Missing After FireThe owners are offering $25,000 in reward money for the safe return of their famous cats.

By Kristin Hugo On 11/16/17 at 6:30 AM EST

World
Russian Adventurer To Set New World RecordFyodor Konyuhov could set a new record for flying solo in a balloon around the world.

By Damien Sharkov On 7/22/16 at 4:38 AM EDT

Tech & Science
Watch a Robot Solve a Rubik's Cube in One SecondSoftware engineers Jay Flatland and Paul Rose connected a 3D-printed frame to six individual motors controlled by a computer.

By Anthony Cuthbertson On 1/25/16 at 6:48 AM EST
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