A world record is usually the best global performance ever recorded in a specific skill or sport. The book Guinness World Records collates and publishes notable records of all types, from first and best to worst human achievements, to extremes in the natural world and beyond.

Terminology

In the United States the form world's record was formerly more common. The term world best was also briefly in use. The latter term is still used in athletics (track and field) to describe performances not recognized as an official world record: either because the event is a non-qualifying event (e.g. the 150 m run or individual events in a decathlon), or because it does not fulfill other criteria of an otherwise qualifying event (e.g. the Great North Run half-marathon, which has an excessive downhill gradient).

The culture

Malaysia is one country where world record-breaking has become something of a national fad. In India the setting and breaking of records is popular: the country has a local version of the Guinness Book of Records, called the Limca Book of Records, after a local soft drink brand.

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Mon Jul 19 21:25:24 2010

How can i find some world records to break?
Q. Well i have been searching on the World records website and also the video game one but i cant find anything. I want to know how i can search up world records or view them on a webpage and try and beat it me and my friend both want to try beating some records.
Asked by Mike F - Mon Mar 30 20:27:27 2009 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments

A. Search the Guinness Book website...you should be able to find a lot of cool records to break there! Good luck!
Answered by Michelle - Mon Mar 30 20:36:12 2009

What do people get for being it the Guiness Book of World Records?
Q. I know people get a million dollars for winning the noble prize. What do people get for being in the Guiness Book of World Records?
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A. Fame & Fortune & everything that goes with it...>NOT Answered by Mintee - Fri Feb 20 12:44:14 2009

Guinness World Records book counts as a record or not?
Q. Is the Guinness World Record book included in the book itself as a book with the largest amount of recorded World records?
Asked by Nik S - Fri May 1 15:27:39 2009 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments

A. I think it might be, check out their website and try to find it on there as a record.
Answered by Lizzie - Fri May 1 19:06:55 2009

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