People World Records

At the Zappos.com Bay to Breakers road race in San Francisco, California, 30 people set a world record for Largest Rice-a-Roni Percussion Group. The record was one of 40 set that day, allowing the race to set an additional record for “Most World Records Set at a Road Race.” See all 40 records at RecordSetter.com/Zappos.

Students and staff members at Indu International School made a salt mosaic that measures 900 square meters. They set the record to raise awareness about global warming.

At the Zappos.com Bay to Breakers road race in San Francisco, California, 50 people set a world record for Largest Shoelace Tying Circle. The record was one of 40 set that day, allowing the race to set an additional record for “Most World Records Set at a Road Race.” See all 40 records at RecordSetter.com/Zappos.

Alfonso Ribeiro led thousands of people in Universal CityWalk in Hollywood in performing the Carlton Dance. The flash mob included 6,601 dancers performing simultaneously in over 300 cities across the United States and Canada. They set the record to promote the Body by Vi Challenge, America's fastest growing weight loss and fitness challenge. Read more about the feat here. To see the full list of all participating cities with links to their performances on youtube click here (Excel document download).

A total of 2,180 groups, consisting of 15,180 attendees from 11 countries, performed a simultaneous group workout. The attempt was organized by ViSalus to promote health and fitness and raise awareness about their Project 10 Kids Campaign.

Staff and students at the Collège Saint-Bernard de Drummondville in Quebec, Canada performed the You're Gonna Miss Me Cup Rhythm. In total, 1,500 people participated in the attempt.

Jacques J. and three other tattoo artists tattooed each other simultaneously in circular formation, a RecordSetter.com World Record. The tattoos are Invader Zim tattoos. It took the artists 45 to 60 minutes to finish the tattoos.

175 members of ACCYM Senior High joined together and created the largest thumb wrestling circle.

A total of 24 members of FCOG Youth joined together and created the largest thumb wrestling circle while each participant stood on one leg.

A total of 401 students from Chilton Saint James School in New Zealand stood in a circle and brushed each others teeth, creating the world's largest toothbrushing circle. Read more about the feat here.

Nathan Sukonik and 12,804 people gathered at Central Park in New York City armed with water guns and sprayed water to each other. They set the record to celebrate the start of summer season. Read more about the event here.

A total of 26,449 students participated in a writing contest in multiple languages. They set the record at ClinicPlus Gateway 2013 organized by ClinicPlus and Elite Circle at Codissia Trade Fair Complex in Tamil Nadu, India.

A total of 10,702 students participated in a writing contest in Tamil language. They set the record at ClinicPlus Gateway 2013 organized by Lifebuoy and Elite Circle at Codissia Trade Fair Complex in Tamil Nadu, India.

The Relay For Life of Bergen Beach, Mill Basin & Marine Park hosted 419 participants at their Zumba For Life event to set a record for Largest Zumba Class In New York City. They set the record at the Aviator Sports Complex in Brooklyn to raise cancer awareness and money for the benefit of the American Cancer Society.

Captain Catasrophe and his friend held an awkward silence for 38.41 seconds.

132 Durham Scouts danced in a conga line while wearing identical shirts.