[Challenge the Guinness World Records!] A list of easy-to-try Guinness records
Guinness World Records come in so many types and cover such a wide range that just looking through them is fascinating! In this article, we’ve put together a selection focused on records that seem easy or can be attempted casually.
We’ve picked ones that are relatively safe and easy to try whether you’re solo or in a group.
Even if you try and fail, it’ll surely make for a good story! These days you can also see these kinds of attempts on YouTube, so be sure to use them as a reference and give it a try!
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[Challenge the Guinness World Records!] A list of easy-to-try Guinness records (21–30)
Longest eraser shavings record
I think many people have tried the challenge of seeing how long they can connect eraser shavings.
In most cases, they snap at around 5 cm, right? In fact, Guinness even has a record for the longest eraser shaving.
The length is an astonishing 9.19 meters.
It was achieved by a Japanese person who was a junior high school student at the time.
Even more surprising, the eraser used was a MONO eraser.
If you have an eraser at home, give it a try!
Number of times draining
Haven’t we all competed to see who can skip a stone the most times? The Guinness World Records lists a stone-skipping record of 88 skips.
People often think a low count is due to the throwing angle, but there are two other key tips.
First, choose the right stone: something light and thin—like a rice cracker—is ideal.
Second, throw with full force.
Keep these two points in mind and give it a try!
Time spent keeping two balloons floating with the head
There’s even a Guinness World Record for the longest time keeping two balloons in the air using your head.
Just reading that might be hard to picture, right? To explain a bit more, it’s the time you can keep two balloons aloft by heading them, like in soccer.
The world record for this event is 1 minute 9 seconds.
The trick is to head the balloons firmly and keep them at a high position.
It sounds like a fun challenge to try with friends at the park! Also, when you try it, make sure to do it in a spacious area.
Number of rolls of toilet paper stacked in 30 seconds
Did you know there’s a Guinness World Record for the number of toilet paper rolls stacked in 30 seconds? Many celebrities have attempted it, including the popular YouTuber group Fischer’s.
The world record is 28 rolls.
Stacking 28 rolls reaches well above an average person’s height, so it’s a good idea to have a stepladder ready.
Also note that the stack only counts if you let go and it remains standing on its own, so be careful.
Since toilet paper is easy to stock up on without worry, why not give it a try?
Most times a single sheet of paper has been folded
You often hear that if you fold a piece of paper 43 times, it would reach the moon.
That naturally raises the question: what’s the record for the most times a single sheet of paper has been folded? It’s actually in the Guinness World Records, and the number is 13.
In that attempt, the challenge followed a rule of continuously folding a 3.96-kilometer-long roll of toilet paper in half.
By the way, it’s said that 13 folds is the limit no matter what kind of paper you use.
If you’re curious, try it yourself with any paper you have nearby.
Flying distance of watermelon seed spitting
Eat a slice of watermelon and spit out the seeds with a sharp “pfft!” You’ve probably played this game before, right? In fact, there’s even a Guinness World Record for the farthest distance a watermelon seed has been spat.
And it’s surprising how many people around the world take on the challenge.
The world record is 22.91 meters, held by an American man.
The Japanese record is said to be 9 meters.
In Japan, there are also many regions that organize watermelon seed-spitting contests in the summer.
If you master the art of seed-spitting, why not try entering a competition in Japan? By the way, the key to spitting seeds farther is to use your whole body.
Maximum number of players for ‘Daruma-san ga koronda’
Some people may be looking for world records that can be attempted with large groups, such as company or community gatherings.
A perfect example is the record for the most people playing “Daruma-san ga Koronda” (the Japanese version of Red Light, Green Light).
As the name suggests, it’s about how many people can play the game at once.
The world record was set at a Japanese event, with a total of 740 participants.
Incidentally, the person who played the “oni” (the tagger) at the time was the YouTuber Hajime Syacho.
It might also be fun to try adapting this idea to other games and aim for a world record.