Toothpick World Records  

Pavol Durdik inserted five toothpicks into a tangerine in 1.82 seconds.

Doug McManaman fired two shots and hit a toothpick from 50 yards using a 22-caliber rifle. NOTE: Shooting is dangerous and should only be attempted by trained professionals.

Alastair placed 28 cocktail umbrellas in his beard at once.

George Gaspar makes history by sticking 2222 toothpicks in his beard, a new world record. Gaspar’s achievement beat previous record holder BeardPick by 222 toothpicks. The record was set on February 4, 2009 at Gaspar’s home in Sherman Oaks, California. Ayleen Gaspar was present to witness the feat and count the toothpicks.

Suresh Gaur balanced a spoon on a toothpick held in his mouth for 10 minutes, 26.05 seconds.

Pablo's friend popped 29 balloons using a toothpick in 10 seconds.

The Essex Animal ate 55 peas in one minute using a toothpick. WARNING: Speed eating can be extremely dangerous. Please do not attempt this record unless you are above the age of 18 and trained as a professional speed eater. We will not accept submissions in this category from minors.

Scott Granville ate 130 peas in three minutes, using only a toothpick to spear and eat the vegetables. NOTE: Speed eating can be dangerous. Please use caution when making an attempt.

Pavol Durdik broke 28 toothpicks in 10 seconds.

Sandi C. inserted 140 toothpicks in her right earlobe. She set the record as part of an assignment for her English 101 class.

This record was set as part of 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.

Pavol Durdik stuck 70 toothpicks in a grapefruit in one minute.

Amber Franklin stuck 20 toothpicks in a Lil Smokies sausage in 30 seconds. Each toothpick was placed one at a time.

Ian Fay vertically rotated a toothpick 54 times in one minute using his mouth. 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.

Gattem V. sculpted a replica of Empire State Building on a toothpick that measures 1.6 centimeters in height.

Mya W. built a tower of toothpicks 210 stories in height.