Are Guinness World Records free?

Are Guinness World Records free?

A selection of records are curated for the book from the full archive but all existing Guinness World Records titles can be accessed by creating a login on the company's website. Applications made by individuals for existing record categories are free of charge.

How do I find Guinness World Records?

FAQs: Making an Application

1. Register for an account.
2. You will receive an email with an activation link. ...
3. Click on the green 'Apply for a record' button.
4. Search for the record that you want to break.
5. When you find the record, click the 'Apply Now' button. ...
6. Complete the application form.

How much is a Guinness World record certificate worth?

It currently runs $800 USD for breaking an existing record (more if you are setting a new record). After your attempt, you can also purchase expedited evidence review for about $650 USD.

Is there a 2021 Guinness world record book?

As Guinness World Records 20) hits the shelves across the world from today, we can reveal the latest record-breaking achievements to have earned themselves a place in the famous book.

Do world record holders get paid?

Does Guinness World Records pay record holders / make contributions? ... For these reasons, we do not pay record-breakers for their achievements or for carrying out a record title attempt. We are also unable to cover any expenses, offer sponsorship or provide equipment for anyone attempting a record.

What is the world record for the longest kiss?

46 hours, 24 minutes A Thai couple has sealed a new record for the longest kissing, after locking lips for 46 hours, 24 minutes. The Guinness World Records still have to verify the latest "kissathon" for it to become official. Husband and wife team Ekkachai and Laksana Tiranarat were one of 14 couples taking part in a contest in Pattaya.

What is the longest call ever?

What is the longest phone call ever taken? In 2012, Eric R. Brewster and Avery A. Leonard of Harvard University held a phone call for an amazing 46 hours, 12 minutes, 52 seconds, and 228 milliseconds.

Where can I find all the Guinness World Records?

• Browse our online collection of record titles for awe-inspiring handpicked videos and photos in our curated galleries. As well as all of your favourite records - from talented pets and superhuman achievements to big stuff and extreme vehicles, you’ll find show-stopping superlatives from brand-new categories.

When was the first Guinness World Records book published?

• Following Ross' assassination, the feature in the show where questions about records posed by children were answered was called Norris on the Spot . Guinness Superlatives, later Guinness World Records Limited, was formed in 1954 to publish the first book. Sterling Publishing owned the rights to the Guinness book in the US for decades.

How many world records are there in the world?

• From human achievements to the extremes of the natural world, here you'll find curated lists filled with some of the most incredible world records from the many thousands contained in the Guinness World Records database.

How long does it take to get back from Guinness World Records?

• At Guinness World Records we evaluate each application individually and endeavour to get back to you as soon as we can, but due to the volume of applications we receive, it can take up to 12 weeks* to process, so please bear with us.