Longest World Records

Doug McManaman balanced a 20-pound Singer sewing machine on his chin for 44.43 seconds.

Darryl Learie floated a continuous spark inside a helium balloon and filmed it in 3D for one minute, 22.41 seconds.

Doug McManaman balanced a Bluenose replica on his chin for one minute, 27.06 seconds while sitting.

Using a TV FlyBack (Accelerating Anode) from a CRT (Cathode Ray Tube TV), Darryl Learie electrocuted himself with 28.95 KV to light up a 15-watt fluorescent light for 21.7 seconds. WARNING: This record is extremely dangerous and should only be attempted by trained professionals with medical assistance nearby.

Using 12 helium-filled balloons, Darryl Learie floated the classic URDB (now RecordSetter) badge over West Edmonton, Canada for 42 minutes, 45.00 seconds. The video is both in color Anaglyph 3D (requires 3D Red/Cyan glasses) and Stereogram 3D (look at both images and slowly cross your eyes until a 3rd 3D image appears in between).

Brian Pankey balanced a juggling club on his chin for five minutes, 21.91 seconds while telling jokes.

In partnership with Newham Barnsley, the Wayne Sables Project made a domino chain using 500 breeze blocks and successfully made the entire chain topple. The Newham Barnsley Partnership is a unique approach to delivering a legacy from the games across the UK and using the excitement and passion of the Olympics to inspire and connect.

Brian Pankey spun a basketball on top of an American flag held in his hand for 32.69 seconds.

Brian Pankey spun a basketball on top of American flag held in his mouth for 13.41 seconds.

Brian Pankey juggled three balls for 19.60 seconds while spinning a basketball on the tip of a pen held in his mouth.

90-year-old Paul Belanger sang a yodel note for 20.38 seconds. He was accompanied by Mr. David Anderson.

Theodore Harris created a domino chain using 98 Atari video game cartridges and successfully made the entire chain topple.

Jonathan Rinny rode a seven-wheeled unicycle for 19.84 seconds. The unicycle stands 13 feet, 3 inches tall and has seven vertically stacked wheels.

Nick Steward swallowed a sword for one minute, 36.41 seconds while balancing on a rola bola.

Doug McManaman balanced a ball on top of a bowling pin on the back of his hand for 41.45 seconds.

Doug McManaman balanced a wine glass on top of a bowling ball on his forehead for 26.83 seconds.