Read this fascinating article about plovers and how they became the inspiration for the first Guinness World Record Book in 1951.
PAUL MICHAEL HUGHES/GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS
What Is That Guy Doing?
The crazy history of Guinness World Records
By Sarah McCarry
From the December 2017 / January 2018 Issue
Can’t-Miss Teaching Extras
Early Inspiration
Unbeatable Records
Some Guinness World Records have remained unbeaten in the 62 years since the book was first published. One of these is the tallest person ever. Robert Wadlow was a staggering 8’11’’ at the time of his death in 1940. Nobody has ever beaten that height! The current tallest living person is Sultan Kosen, who stands 8’2’’ tall. Check out this video about this iconic record, and you might use the opportunity for an SEL moment. Ask: How might it feel to look so different from everyone else?
Mr. Popular
According to the Guinness World Records Book for Kids, a 6-year old who goes by the YouTube name “Ryan’s Toys Review” had the most-viewed YouTube channel for a “millennial” in 2017! Ryan’s channel has been viewed more than 12 million times. (Just be sure to explain the term millennial!)
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