Paper World Records  

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.

Elna Baker wore 114 party hats at the same time. The record was set at a St. Patrick’s-themed World Record Appreciation Society[] event held at Joe’s Pub in New York City. Dan Rollman and Corey Henderson were present as witnesses. [#WRAS13][] tag:RecordSetterBook01

421 students from Indu International School made paper airplanes at once.

512 students from Chinmaya Matriculation School in Coimbatore, India made paper bags at once.

John and 99 people from Virtual College in Ilkley, England threw paper Christmas party hats at once. They set the record during their Christmas party celebration.

Michael Martin ripped 67 phone books in ten minutes. He attempted to rip through 71 books but four of the tears were partial. tag:RecordSetterBook01

Kalob C. ripped 12 pieces of paper in 30 seconds.

Matt Brodsky ripped 13 pieces of paper in half in 10 seconds.

Alexander Dnimreven ripped 70 pieces of paper in one minute.

Andy Pelphrey crumpled five pieces of paper into individual wads in 10 seconds.

Paul Bryan fit 1600 pounds of recyclable paper in a Ford Fusion and drove it safely to a recycling station. Bryan set the record as part of Fusion 41, a URDB World Record Challenge created by the Ford Motor Company.

Youssef Bassil published 11 research papers in one month. His work was funded by the Lebanese Association for Computational Sciences.

Youssef Bassil published 37 research papers in one year. His work was funded by the Lebanese Association for Computational Sciences.

Pavol Durdik ripped 31 sheets of paper in 30 seconds.

Christian Cipollini ripped 39 sheets of tissue paper in 10 seconds.

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.