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55 Records

  1. Fastest "Word Alphabet" In A Toyota Prius

    Fastest "Word Alphabet" In A Toyota Prius

    This record was set as part of Toyota Prius Records, a two-day event streamed live on the Internet. In a 48-hour period, URDB officials adjudicated 200 Prius-related world records. This was the most records ever documented in a 48-hour window, a world record in and of itself.

    The event took place in Los Angeles, California on March 30th and 31st, 2011. See all the records set at the event here.

  2. Fastest Talker

    Fastest Talker

    Steve Woodmore read a passage from a Tom Clancy novel at a speed of 603 words per minute.

  3. Fastest Time To Name Every Preposition

    Fastest Time To Name Every Preposition

    Laura Goldstein from Citizen Effect named all 38 prepositionsin 8.10 seconds.

  4. Fastest Time To Read The First Word Of 25 Books In A Prius

    Fastest Time To Read The First Word Of 25 Books In A Prius

    This record was set as part of Prius Records, a two-day event streamed live on the Internet. In a 48-hour period, URDB officials adjudicated 200 Prius-related world records. This was the most records ever documented in a 48-hour window, a world record in and of itself.

    The event took place in Los Angeles, California on March 30th and 31st, 2011. See all the records set at the event here.

  5. Fastest Time To Recite "At A Minute Or Two 'Til Two"

    Fastest Time To Recite "At A Minute Or Two 'Til Two"

    James Hulser recited the At A Minute Or Two ’Til Two tongue twister in 7.57 seconds.

  6. Fastest Time To Spell "Hippopotomonstrosesquippedaliophobia"

    Fastest Time To Spell "Hippopotomonstrosesquippedaliophobia"

    Hannah Emerson spelled the word "hippopotomonstrosesquippedaliophobia" in 4.83 seconds.

  7. Fastest Time To Spell "Record Setter" Using Play-Doh

    Fastest Time To Spell "Record Setter" Using Play-Doh

    Kate Louise molded the words "record setter" out of purple and green Play-Doh in one minute, 31.60 seconds.

  8. Fastest Time To Spell "Taumata-whakatangihangako-auauotamateapo-kaiwhenuaki-tanatahu" While Balancing A Heely Shoe Upside Down On Top Of Head

    Fastest Time To Spell "Taumata-whakatangihangako-auauotamateapo-kaiwhenuaki-tanatahu" While Balancing A Heely Shoe Upside Down On Top Of Head

    Kevin Stuart spelled the word "Taumatawhakatangihangakoauauotamateapokaiwhenuakitanatahu" in 19.76 seconds while balancing a Heely shoe on top of his head.

  9. Fastest Time To Spell Out The Word "Noodles" Using Noodles

    Fastest Time To Spell Out The Word "Noodles" Using Noodles

    Emily Wilson spelled out "noodles" using noodles in one minute, 8.50 seconds.

  10. Fastest Time To Write A Limerick

    Fastest Time To Write A Limerick

    Patrick Hardin wrote a limerick in one minute, 12.43 seconds.

    The limerick read:
    There once was a man named Patrick
    Who really couldn’t do a hat trick
    His pants are big
    And falls when he digs
    But now he never touches a pick.

  11. Fewest Words Typed In One Minute

    Fewest Words Typed In One Minute

    Jeremy Dowell typed four words in one minute.

  12. Largest "Sand" Written On Sand

    Largest "Sand" Written On Sand

    VTKlustrum wrote the word "sand" on sand, measuring 3.20 meters long.

  13. Longest "Monty Python" Quote While Stopped At A Red Traffic Light

    Longest "Monty Python" Quote While Stopped At A Red Traffic Light

    Tai Star recited a 250-word Monty Python quote while stopped at a red traffic light.

  14. Longest "Star Wars" Quote Burped

    Longest "Star Wars" Quote Burped

    Josh D. burped the 22-word line, “You don't need to see his identification. These aren't the droids you're looking for. You can go about your business. Move along." from Star Wars Episode IV - A New Hope.

  15. Longest Mnemonic Device

    Longest Mnemonic Device

    Tai Star wove an eloquent web of 26 words with insatiable drive to create the longest mnemonic device. The mnemonic is to remember the alphabet backwards.

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