Thumb World Records

Mark Evans balanced an American football on his thumb for four minutes, 43.19 seconds while sitting.

Mark Evans balanced a 19-inch solar light on his thumb for 20 minutes, 2.65 seconds.

Mark Evans balanced a floor sweeper on his thumb for nine minutes, 51.02 seconds.

A total of 826 people from Fundacja Lilia performed a thumbs-up at the same time, keeping their thumbs up for one minute.

Brendan Kelbie balanced a toy lightsaber on his thumb for three minutes, 23.41 seconds while lying on his back.

Doug McManaman balanced four Tim Hortons cups in a tray on his thumb for 45.53 seconds.

Suresh Gaur balanced a kitchen knife on his thumb for one minute, 34.25 seconds while balancing on his heels. WARNING: This record can be dangerous. Please do not attempt this record unless you are above the age of 18 and trained as a professional stunt performer. We will not accept submissions in this category from minors.

Suresh Gaur balanced five soda cans on his left thumb for 18 minutes, 35.89 seconds.

Mark Evans balanced a wine glass on top of a cooler bottle on thumb for three minutes, 56.88 seconds.

Doug McManaman balanced a Boston Bruins hat on his thumb for 42.38 seconds.

Mark E. balanced a Christmas tree on his thumb for seven minutes, 47.90 seconds while sitting.

Lam Zhi completed five rotations in a single thumbaround pen spin.

Suresh Gaur balanced a stick on his thumb for three minutes, 54.06 seconds while holding a lotus position on a rock in a creek.

Gabriel P. unlocked a pair of thumbcuffs on his thumbs using a paperclip in 20.41 seconds.

Mark Evans balanced an egg on top of a wand on his thumb for seven minutes, 2.71 seconds.

Suresh Gaur balanced a 3.30-kilogram dumbbell on the tip of his thumb for two minutes, 8.65 seconds.