Source: Caley Ramsay, globalnews.ca, February 11, 2021 It’s been so cold during the game pucks have been exploding, however the group is still playing, attempting to break the world record for the World’s Longest Hockey Game, while raising money for cancer research. From frozen pucks and propane tanks, to frostbite and lace bite, 40 players… Continue reading World’s Longest Hockey Game Gets Exemption From COVID Restrictions
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Noah Lyles ‘World Record’ Ruled Out After Only Running 185m
Source: bbc.com, July 10, 2020 Lyles had started from the wrong lane and run 15m less than his rivals. American Noah Lyles briefly appeared to have set an astonishing new 200m world record of 18.90 seconds in the Inspiration Games, before it was revealed he ran only 185m. Lyles’ time would have obliterated the 19.19-second… Continue reading Noah Lyles ‘World Record’ Ruled Out After Only Running 185m
Watch the World’s Most Jumbo-Est Jet Take Off. Barely.
By Wired Staff, Wired, May 17, 2016 The Largest Plane in the World Stops Traffic in Australia WHEN THE LARGEST plane on the planet comes to town, it tends to attract attention. Like, more than 10,000 people turning out to the airport and causing mega traffic jams just to get a look. That’s what happened… Continue reading Watch the World’s Most Jumbo-Est Jet Take Off. Barely.
Scooter, briefly the world's oldest cat, dead at 30
By The Associated Press, May 14, 2016 The Siamese cat born during the Reagan administration has been named by Guinness World Records as the world’s oldest. MANSFIELD, Texas — A Siamese cat recently cited by the Guinness Book of World Records as the world’s oldest living cat did not live to enjoy the title. Read… Continue reading Scooter, briefly the world's oldest cat, dead at 30
Susannah Mushatt Jones, last US woman born in 19th Century, dies
By BBC News, May 13, 2016 The oldest known person in the world has died in New York aged 116. Born on an Alabama farm in July 1899, Susannah Mushatt Jones was also the last living American born in the 19th Century. She lived in three centuries, through two world wars and 20 US presidencies.… Continue reading Susannah Mushatt Jones, last US woman born in 19th Century, dies
Saskatoon cafe cracks Buzzfeed's list for best coffee shops in Canada
By CBC News, May 11, 2016 Attached to Escape Sports downtown, Drift offers variety of coffee and food items A Saskatoon cafe cracked Buzzfeed’s list of the 31 coffee shops in Canada you need to visit before you die. Whether it’s the beach-vacation decor or the river views from the upstairs balcony, Drift Sidewalk Cafe… Continue reading Saskatoon cafe cracks Buzzfeed's list for best coffee shops in Canada
Edmonton man, 65, makes bid for knuckle push-up world record
Source: CTV News, March 23, 2016 With his back straightened and his knuckles firmly planted on the ground, an Edmonton man made his bid for Guinness World Record fame. Alan Waselenchuk clocked 91 knuckle push-ups in a minute in his attempt to break the world record, which is currently held by an American man who… Continue reading Edmonton man, 65, makes bid for knuckle push-up world record
True north: Saskatoon takes title of largest snowball fight
Organizers estimate more than 8,200 people tossed a snowball Saskatoon showed up to Victoria Park in full force Sunday afternoon to make sure that the city became home to a Guinness World Record. Organizers estimated that more than 8,200 people came to claim the world’s largest snowball fight title. The current record is held by… Continue reading True north: Saskatoon takes title of largest snowball fight
Records tumble as mild weather continues in Saskatchewan
Maple Creek the province’s hot spot Mild weather continues in much of south and central Saskatchewan today, following a day when the mercury soared to some new records. High temperatures were above zero in many communities and more of the same is expected today. The warm spot in Saskatchewan was Maple Creek, where a high… Continue reading Records tumble as mild weather continues in Saskatchewan
Saskatoon attempting to break world record for snowball fight
Record currently held by Seattle, WA is 5,834 people A group in Saskatoon is encouraging everyone from the community to throw a snowball to help break a world record. On the final day of the WinterShines festival, Jan.31, judges from Guinness World Records will be watching closely to see if Saskatoon will take the title… Continue reading Saskatoon attempting to break world record for snowball fight