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REFILE - CORRECTING SPELLING OF YAZDANPANA Israeli Yitzhak Yazdanpana ...

(Reuters) — Tue, 30 Jun 2009 17:45:22 GMT

(Reuters) - REFILE - CORRECTING SPELLING OF YAZDANPANA Israeli Yitzhak Yazdanpana poses with a cucumber that grew in his garden in Petah Tikva near Tel Aviv June 30, 2009. Yazdantana said on Tuesday that he hopes the 118 cm (about 46.5 inches) cucumber will be entered into the Guinness Book of World Records. REUTERS/Gil Cohen Magen (ISRAEL AGRICULTURE SOCIETY IMAGES OF THE DAY)

Israeli Yitzhak Yazdantana poses with a cucumber that grew in ...

(Reuters) — Tue, 30 Jun 2009 17:05:32 GMT

(Reuters) - Israeli Yitzhak Yazdantana poses with a cucumber that grew in his garden in Petah Tikva near Tel Aviv June 30, 2009. Yazdantana said on Tuesday that he hopes the 118 cm (about 46.5 inches) cucumber will be entered into the Guinness Book of World Records. REUTERS/Gil Cohen Magen (ISRAEL AGRICULTURE SOCIETY IMAGES OF THE DAY)

This picture taken in 2008, shows Nepalese climber Min Bahadur ...

(AFP/HO/File) — Wed, 24 Jun 2009 12:04:34 GMT

(AFP/HO/File) - This picture taken in 2008, shows Nepalese climber Min Bahadur Sherchan (L), and Japanese adventurer Yuichiro Miura at Mt. Everest's base camp. Sherchan says scaling the highest mountain in the world at the age of 77 was "no problem." It was only when he tried to register his claim to be the oldest man to have reached the summit of Mount Everest with Guinness World Records that his troubles began.(AFP/HO/File)

Children holds a rosary made by Saudi citizen Mohammed Alasiri, ...

(Reuters) — Wed, 17 Jun 2009 12:24:06 GMT

(Reuters) - Children holds a rosary made by Saudi citizen Mohammed Alasiri, who claims to have made the longest rosary in the world, in the Disabled Children's Association in Riyadh June 17, 2009. Alasiri will be listed in the Guinness world Records if his accomplishment is accepted by the organization. The rosary is about length of 150m (490 feet) and weight of 350 kg, which is made from the Romanian wood with 1500 beads. He spent about six months continuously to achieve it. REUTERS/Fahad Shadeed (SAUDI ARABIA SOCIETY)

Saudi citizen Mohammed Alasiri, who claims to have made the ...

(Reuters) — Wed, 17 Jun 2009 12:21:44 GMT

(Reuters) - Saudi citizen Mohammed Alasiri, who claims to have made the longest rosary in the world, shows his rosary in the Disabled Children's Association in Riyadh June 17, 2009. Alasiri will be listed in the Guinness world Records if his accomplishment is accepted by the organization. The rosary is about length of 150m (490 feet) and weight of 350 kg, which is made from the Romanian wood with 1500 beads. He spent about six months continuously to achieve it. REUTERS/Fahad Shadeed (SAUDI ARABIA SOCIETY)

Saudi citizen Mohammed Alasiri, who claims to have made the ...

(Reuters) — Wed, 17 Jun 2009 12:14:42 GMT

In this June 16, 2009 photo provided by the Las Vegas News Bureau, ...

(AP) — Tue, 16 Jun 2009 23:31:44 GMT

(AP) - In this June 16, 2009 photo provided by the Las Vegas News Bureau, members of the Cirque du Soleil cast, crew and staff on the Las Vegas Strip attempt to break the Guinness World Record for the most people to simultaneously walk on stilts in celebration of Cirque's 25th anniversary. (AP Photo/Las Vegas News Bureau, Darrin Bush)

In this June 16, 2009 photo provided by the Las Vegas News Bureau, ...

(AP) — Tue, 16 Jun 2009 23:30:21 GMT

Stilt-walkers participate in Cirque du Soleil's attempt ...

(Reuters) — Tue, 16 Jun 2009 22:08:10 GMT

(Reuters) - Stilt-walkers participate in Cirque du Soleil's attempt at a Guinness world record for most people simultaneously walking on stilts in Montreal, June 16, 2009. he Cirque marked its 25th anniversary by organizing stilt-walking events in various cities to try to reclaim the Guinness world record for most people simultaneously walking on stilts. REUTERS/Christinne Muschi (CANADA)

Stilt-walkers participate in Cirque du Soleil's attempt ...

(Reuters) — Tue, 16 Jun 2009 21:59:59 GMT

(Reuters) - Stilt-walkers participate in Cirque du Soleil's attempt at a Guinness world record for most people simultaneously walking on stilts in Montreal, June 16, 2009. The Cirque marked its 25th anniversary by organizing stilt-walking events in various cities to try to reclaim the Guinness world record for most people simultaneously walking on stilts. REUTERS/Christinne Muschi (CANADA)

A stilt-walker practices as she prepares to participate in Cirque ...

(Reuters) — Tue, 16 Jun 2009 21:50:56 GMT

(Reuters) - A stilt-walker practices as she prepares to participate in Cirque du Soleil's attempt at a Guinness world record for most people simultaneously walking on stilts in Montreal, June 16, 2009. The Cirque marked its 25th anniversary by organizing stilt-walking events in various cities to try to reclaim a Guinness world record for most people simultaneously walking on stilts. REUTERS/Christinne Muschi (CANADA)

Cirque du Soleil founder Guy Laliberte cuts a ribbon to celebrate ...

(Reuters) — Tue, 16 Jun 2009 21:47:41 GMT

(Reuters) - Cirque du Soleil founder Guy Laliberte cuts a ribbon to celebrate the 25th anniversary of the Cirque du Soleil in Montreal June 16, 2009. The Cirque marked its anniversary by organizing stilt-walking events in various cities to try to reclaim a Guinness world record for most people simultaneously walking on stilts. REUTERS/Christinne Muschi (CANADA SOCIETY)

Stilt-walkers participate in Cirque du Soleil's attempt ...

(Reuters) — Tue, 16 Jun 2009 21:45:21 GMT

(Reuters) - Stilt-walkers participate in Cirque du Soleil's attempt at a Guinness world record for most people simultaneously walking on stilts in Montreal June 16, 2009. The Cirque marked its 25th anniversary by organizing stilt-walking events in various cities to try to reclaim the Guinness world record for most people simultaneously walking on stilts. REUTERS/Christinne Muschi (CANADA SOCIETY IMAGES OF THE DAY)

Cirque du Soleil founder Guy Laliberte (R) celebrates as he ...

(Reuters) — Tue, 16 Jun 2009 21:39:21 GMT

(Reuters) - Cirque du Soleil founder Guy Laliberte (R) celebrates as he stilt-walks for the 25th anniversary of the Cirque du Soleil in Montreal, June 16, 2009. The Cirque decided to mark its anniversary by organizing stilt-walking events in various cities to try to reclaim a Guinness world record for most people simultaneously walking on stilts. REUTERS/Christinne Muschi (CANADA SOCIETY)

Performers walk on stilts during Spring Festival celebrations ...

(AFP/File) — Tue, 16 Jun 2009 20:28:03 GMT

(AFP/File) - Performers walk on stilts during Spring Festival celebrations in Beijing. Cirque du Soleil aimed Tuesday to reclaim its Guinness world record for the most number of people simultaneously walking on stilts, to mark its silver anniversary.(AFP/File/Frederic J. Brown)

A pair of jeans the size of six tennis courts could be recognised ...

(AFP) — Sun, 14 Jun 2009 13:21:30 GMT

(AFP) - A pair of jeans the size of six tennis courts could be recognised by Guinness World Records as the biggest anywhere in the world.(AFP/Stringer)

Brazilian surfing legend Rico de Souza celebrates as he rides ...

(Reuters) — Fri, 12 Jun 2009 19:39:31 GMT

(Reuters) - Brazilian surfing legend Rico de Souza celebrates as he rides a wave in an attempt to set the Guinness World Record for the biggest surfboard at 9.46m (31.036 feet) on Jacaraipe beach in Serra of the State of Espirito Santo, June 12, 2009. Following analysis of the video tape made during the attempt, a spokesman for the Guinness Book of World Records confirmed that the try was successful. REUTERS/Fotocom.net/Marcio Rodrigues/Handout (BRAZIL IMAGES OF THE DAY SPORT) FOR EDITORIAL USE ONLY. NOT FOR SALE FOR MARKETING OR ADVERTISING CAMPAIGNS

Workers unfurl a huge Philippine flag in commemoration of the ...

(Reuters) — Fri, 12 Jun 2009 08:29:51 GMT

(Reuters) - Workers unfurl a huge Philippine flag in commemoration of the 111th Independence Day celebrations outside a mall in Manila June 12, 2009. The organiser said on Friday the size of the huge flag is around 100x200 meters (328x656 feet) and they hope it will be entered into the Guinness Book of World Records as the world's largest flag. REUTERS/Romeo Ranoco (PHILIPPINES ANNIVERSARY POLITICS SOCIETY)

Spectators watch as workers unfurl a huge Philippine flag in ...

(Reuters) — Fri, 12 Jun 2009 08:27:33 GMT

(Reuters) - Spectators watch as workers unfurl a huge Philippine flag in commemoration of the 111th Independence Day celebrations outside a mall in Manila June 12, 2009. The organiser said on Friday the size of the huge flag is around 100x200 meters (328x656 feet) and they hope it will be entered into the Guinness Book of World Records as the world's largest flag. REUTERS/Romeo Ranoco (PHILIPPINES ANNIVERSARY POLITICS SOCIETY)

Honor guards stand at attention during the arrival of Iraq's ...

(Reuters) — Wed, 10 Jun 2009 10:26:07 GMT

(Reuters) - Honor guards stand at attention during the arrival of Iraq's Defence Minister General Abdel Qader Jassim who will be watching the performance of Fareed Lafta, an Iraqi daredevil, in Baghdad June 10, 2009. Lafta who flies, glides, dives and races motorcycles, already made the Guinness World Records by taking part in the first skydive above Mount Everest. REUTERS/Saad Shalash (IRAQ SOCIETY MILITARY)

Fareed Lafta, an Iraqi daredevil, performs his first skydive ...

(Reuters) — Wed, 10 Jun 2009 10:23:49 GMT

(Reuters) - Fareed Lafta, an Iraqi daredevil, performs his first skydive in Baghdad June 10, 2009. Lafta who flies, glides, dives and races motorcycles, already made the Guinness World Records by taking part in the first skydive above Mount Everest. REUTERS/Saad Shalash (IRAQ SOCIETY)

Alan Casucci checks the length of a 61 feet, 9.5 inches lobster ...

(AP) — Sun, 07 Jun 2009 17:48:12 GMT

(AP) - Alan Casucci checks the length of a 61 feet, 9.5 inches lobster roll in an attempt to set a Guinness World Record Sunday, June 7, 2009 during the Old Port Fest in Portland, Maine. The organizers sold pieces of the record-setting roll to raise money to provide swimming lessons for needy children. (AP Photo/Joel Page)

Beverly Kocenko, center, and Nancy Sewall, right, prepare a ...

(AP) — Sun, 07 Jun 2009 17:46:55 GMT

(AP) - Beverly Kocenko, center, and Nancy Sewall, right, prepare a 61 feet, 9.5 inches lobster roll in an attempt to set a Guinness World Record Sunday, June 7, 2009 during the Old Port Fest in Portland, Maine. The organizers sold pieces of the record-setting roll to raise money to provide swimming lessons for needy children. (AP Photo/Joel Page)

Alan Casucci checks the length of a 61 feet, 9.5 inches lobster ...

(AP) — Sun, 07 Jun 2009 17:44:29 GMT

Workers prepare a 61 feet, 9.5 inches lobster roll in an attempt ...

(AP) — Sun, 07 Jun 2009 17:44:21 GMT

(AP) - Workers prepare a 61 feet, 9.5 inches lobster roll in an attempt to set a Guinness World Record Sunday, June 7, 2009 during the Old Port Fest in Portland, Maine. The organizers sold pieces of the record-setting roll to raise money to provide swimming lessons for needy children. (AP Photo/Joel Page)

FILE- In this May 6, 2009 file photo, clarinetist Stanley Drucker ...

(AP) — Fri, 05 Jun 2009 02:30:22 GMT

(AP) - FILE- In this May 6, 2009 file photo, clarinetist Stanley Drucker of the New York Philharmonic poses for a picture in New York. The Guinness World Records has recognized Drucker as having the world record for the longest career as a clarinetist on Thursday, June 4, 2009. The new Guinness record was announced just after his performance, with the text: 'The longest career as a clarinetist was achieved by Stanley Drucker (USA, b. 4 February 1929) who performed professionally for 62 years, 7 months, 1 day as of June 4, 2009.' (AP Photo/Seth Wenig, File)