The Most Eccentric World Records from Around the Globe

World records are a fascinating thing. They inspire awe, wonder, and sometimes disbelief. Some people dedicate their entire lives to achieving world records, while others stumble upon them accidentally. In this article, we'll take a look at some of the most eccentric world records from around the globe.

The Longest Fingernails

Lee Redmond from the United States holds the world record for the longest fingernails. Her nails measured a total of 8.65 meters (28 feet 4.5 inches) in 2008, before she lost them in a car accident. She had been growing them for over 30 years and would spend up to 20 hours a day caring for them.

The Most Pierced Person

Elaine Davidson from Brazil holds the world record for the most pierced person. As of 2021, she has over 9,000 piercings all over her body, including her face, arms, and even her genitals. She claims that her piercings bring her spiritual enlightenment and that she has never experienced any negative health effects.

The Largest Collection of Rubber Ducks

Charlotte Lee from the United Kingdom holds the world record for the largest collection of rubber ducks. As of 2021, she has over 14,000 rubber ducks in her collection. She started collecting them in 1996 and has since amassed a huge variety of ducks, including ones dressed as famous historical figures and celebrities.

The Longest Time Spent in Ice

Wim Hof from the Netherlands holds the world record for the longest time spent in ice. He stayed submerged in ice for 1 hour, 53 minutes, and 10 seconds in 2011. Hof is known as the "Iceman" and has developed a method of meditation and breathing exercises that allow him to withstand extreme cold temperatures.

The Most Tattooed Senior Citizen

Isobel Varley from the United Kingdom held the world record for the most tattooed senior citizen until her death in 2015. She had over 200 tattoos covering 93% of her body, including a full facial tattoo. She started getting tattooed when she was in her 40s and continued until her death at the age of 77.

The Longest Time Spent Playing a Video Game

Okan Kaya from the United States holds the world record for the longest time spent playing a video game. He played Call of Duty: Black Ops 2 for 135 hours and 50 minutes straight in 2012. During the marathon gaming session, he was only allowed to take a 10-minute break every hour and had to remain awake and playing the whole time.

The Largest Collection of Smurfs

Gerda Scheuers from Germany holds the world record for the largest collection of Smurfs. As of 2021, she has over 11,000 Smurf figurines, including rare and discontinued ones. She started collecting them in the 1980s and has since turned her entire house into a Smurf museum.

The Most People Twerking Simultaneously

In 2013, 358 people in New York City set the world record for the most people twerking simultaneously. The event was organized by the Big Freedia and Bounce Shakedown dance party and lasted for 2 minutes and 32 seconds. Twerking is a dance move that involves shaking your hips and buttocks in a suggestive manner.

The Largest Human Mattress Dominoes

In 2016, 2,016 people in China set the world record for the largest human mattress dominoes. The event was organized by a Chinese mattress company and took place in a sports arena. The participants lined up in rows and when the first person fell back onto their mattress, a chain reaction began, with each person falling onto the person behind them.

The Most Hugs Given in One Minute

Krishna Kumar from India holds the world record for the most hugs given in one minute. He hugged 79 people in one minute in 2019. Kumar is known as the "Hugging Saint" and has been hugging people all over India for over 15 years as a way to spread love and positivity.

These are just a few of the most eccentric world records from around the globe. World records can be achieved in almost any field or activity, and there are always people out there willing to push the boundaries of what is possible. Whether it's growing your fingernails for 30 years or hugging 79 people in one minute, world records continue to inspire and amaze us.