Welcome to the grand showcase of 2024's most astonishing Guinness World Records. This year was a dazzling testament to human creativity, resilience, and the unyielding drive to push boundaries. From jaw-dropping feats of strength and innovation to heartfelt acts of unity, 2024 delivered record-breaking achievements that captivated the world. With the inspiring theme Our Blue …
Apples are very popular among people, but apparently they come with their own share of concerns over pesticide contamination. EWG discovered that over 90% of the tested conventional apple samples had at least two pesticide residues present. In fact, close to 80% showed the presence of diphenylamine, a chemical substance banned in Europe because it …
The world’s population is aging, a trend observed in nearly every country, as the number and proportion of older individuals continue to grow. This demographic shift is expected to bring significant changes to global systems and structures. According to World Population Prospects 2022, the population aged 65 and above is increasing at a faster rate …
LONDON - The United Nations' world food price index rose in November to its highest level since April 2023, recording its biggest gain in 19 months on the back of surging vegetable oil prices, data showed on Friday.The price index, compiled by the U.N. Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) to track the most globally traded …
Baroda scripted history on Thursday, December 5 in Indore as they smashed the record for the highest total in T20 cricket in a Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy match against Sikkim. Riding on Bhanu Pania's 51-ball 134, Baroda posted 349 for 5 in their quota of 20 overs, going past the previous best tally of 344 …
KL Rahul and Yashasvi Jaiswal scripted history on Sunday by registering the highest first-wicket partnership for an Indian pair in Test cricket on Australian soil. Rahul and Jaiswal shared a monumental 201-run opening partnership against Australia on Day 3 of the opening Test. This stand not only became India's highest first-wicket partnership in Australia, surpassing …
Hyderabad captain Tilak Varma broke multiple records during a jaw-dropping 151-run knock against Meghalaya in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy on Saturday. Tilak became the first batter to record three consecutive T20 centuries while scoring the highest individual T20 total by any Indian batter in Hyderabad's SMAT opener at the Saurashtra Cricket Association Stadium.Tilak's blistering …
Former Australian opener David Warner backed his replacement Nathan McSweeney to get the "highest score" in the much-anticipated Test summer and urged everyone to be patient with the youngster. The 25-year-old South Australian batter is one of the most talked about players as the first Test at Perth comes closer. Given a gigantic …
In 2010, Sachin Tendulkar set a new standard in ODI cricket by becoming the first player to score a double century in a 50-over match, surpassing Saeed Anwar and Charles Coventry’s record of 194. This achievement paved the way for others like Virender Sehwag and Rohit Sharma to reach this landmark.Among these milestones, Rohit Sharma’s …
Hobart Hurricanes opener Lizelle Lee set a new benchmark in the Women's Big Bash League (WBBL) on Sunday, smashing a record-breaking 150* to claim the highest individual score in the league's history. Lee's remarkable innings helped her side secure a commanding victory over the Perth Scorchers at the Sydney Cricket Ground, marking a historic moment …
