Thumb World Records

Suresh Gaur balanced a screwdriver on his thumb for 28 minutes, 39.45 seconds.

Mark Evans balanced two hammers on his right thumb for 27 minutes, 22.06 seconds.

Suresh Gaur balanced a 14-inch matchstick on his thumb for 25 minutes, 48.87 seconds.

Suresh Gaur balanced a drumstick on his thumb for 11 minutes, 18.36 seconds while kneeling.

Suresh Gaur balanced three soda cans on his thumb for 27 minutes, 28.63 seconds.

Alex Stott performed 86 over-the-thumb pen spins in one minute.

Stephen R. balanced a broom on the thumb of his non-dominant hand while laying on his back for 31 minutes, 50.00 seconds.

Stephen Robertson balanced a broom on his thumb for 44 minutes, 22.90 seconds while lying on his back.

Darryl Learie performed a two-thumb plank exercise without using his other eight fingers while carrying 75 pounds of additional weight on his back. He remained balanced in position for one minute, 0.33 seconds.

Suresh Gaur balanced four soda cans on his thumb for 21 minutes, 23.84 seconds.

Suresh Gaur balanced three soda cans on his thumb for 25 minutes, 49.34 seconds while sitting.

Darryl Learie performed a two-thumb plank on two nails while holding a burning candles in each hand. He remained balanced in position for 3.70 seconds. NOTE: This record can be dangerous. Please use caution when making an attempt.

Kamal A. performed 25 Charlier card cuts in 19.80 seconds while holding three 5-pound plates on his fingers.

Tai Star balanced five cans on his right thumb for 28 minutes, 41.06 seconds.

Mark Evans balanced a spatula on his thumb for 27 minutes, 10.13 seconds.

Mark Evans balanced a wine glass on top of a solar light on his thumb for 27 minutes, 36.37 seconds.