Meet the entries in the Guinness World Records 2018

Where else would you find a woman with the world’s longest fingernails, an 85-year-old bodybuilder and a grandmother with more than 8,000 cuddly toys?  

Guinness World Records, the global authority on record-breaking achievements, today releases Guinness World Records 2018, unveiling extraordinary feats from record holders across the globe. 

The 63rd edition of the famous annual is filled with jaw-dropping photos and never-before-seen stories.

Now explore the weird and wonderful curiosities below… 

Most people in a camper van 

Squashed between each other, with their faces pressed up to the windows and barely space to breathe, these passengers look far from comfortable.

But today the 50 brave souls who crammed themselves into a 1974 VW camper van will reap their reward as their effort sees them immortalised (for now) in the latest Guinness World Records book.

Squashed between each other, with their faces pressed up to the windows and barely space to breathe, these passengers look far from comfortable

But today the 50 brave souls who crammed themselves into a 1974 VW camper van will reap their reward as their effort sees them immortalised (for now) in the latest Guinness World Records book

But today the 50 brave souls who crammed themselves into a 1974 VW camper van will reap their reward as their effort sees them immortalised (for now) in the latest Guinness World Records book

The van, which is designed to take a maximum of six people, was not altered or modified for the attempt, and none of the seats were removed. Despite this, the 50 record breakers managed to squash themselves into the 168.5in-long van in front of a crowd of admiring – if somewhat baffled – onlookers at Busfest, a specialist VW Van Festival, in 2015.

The effort was organised by Comfort Insurance to raise money for the Make-A-Wish Foundation.

Longest fingernails on a pair of hands (female)

Avid nail artist, Ayanna Williams, 60, claims the iconic title for the longest fingernails on a pair of hands (female). 

The Houston, Texas native was inspired to grow her fingernails nearly 23 years ago, which now reach an incredible total measurement of 576.4 cm (18 ft. 10.9 in). 

Avid nail artist, Ayanna Williams, 60, claims the iconic title for the longest fingernails on a pair of hands (female)

Avid nail artist, Ayanna Williams, 60, claims the iconic title for the longest fingernails on a pair of hands (female)

The Houston, Texas native was inspired to grow her fingernails nearly 23 years ago, which now reach an incredible total measurement of 576.4 cm (18 ft. 10.9 in)

The Houston, Texas native was inspired to grow her fingernails nearly 23 years ago, which now reach an incredible total measurement of 576.4 cm (18 ft. 10.9 in)

To take care of her nails, Ayanna stays away from washing the dishes and uses anti-bacterial soap and a nail brush to clean them daily, followed by regular applications of nail hardener and a thin layer of acrylic (which can take up to one week to paint). 

She doesn’t come across too much difficulty doing everyday tasks, except for pulling up her trousers. 

To take care of her nails, Ayanna stays away from washing the dishes and uses anti-bacterial soap and a nail brush to clean them daily, followed by regular applications of nail hardener and a thin layer of acrylic (which can take up to one week to paint)

To take care of her nails, Ayanna stays away from washing the dishes and uses anti-bacterial soap and a nail brush to clean them daily, followed by regular applications of nail hardener and a thin layer of acrylic (which can take up to one week to paint)

Oldest bodybuilder

Jim Arrington has lifted his way into the record books with the oldest bodybuilder title for his impressive career as a professional body builder at 85 years 6 days. 

Though he was nicknamed ‘skinnybones’ at a young age, Jim, a father, grandfather and great grandfather from Venice, California, has been bodybuilding for the last 70 years.

His tremendous dedication to the craft has brought him to compete in 62 competitions, of which he’s won 16, with no plans to put the weights down just yet.

Jim Arrington has lifted his way into the record books with the oldest bodybuilder title for his impressive career as a professional body builder at 85 years 6 days

Though he was nicknamed 'skinnybones' at a young age, Jim, a father, grandfather and great grandfather from Venice, California, has been bodybuilding for the last 70 years

Though he was nicknamed ‘skinnybones’ at a young age, Jim, a father, grandfather and great grandfather from Venice, California, has been bodybuilding for the last 70 years

Longest eyelash

You Jianxia of Changzhou, Jiangsu, China, holds the title for the longest eyelash.

Grown on her upper left eyelid, the eyelash measures an impressive 12.40 cm (4.88 in) long. 

You first noticed her eyelash growing during an eighteen month nature retreat she embarked on in 2013, and she puts the growth down to the life she leads at one with nature.

You Jianxia of Changzhou, Jiangsu, China, holds the title for the longest eyelash. Grown on her upper left eyelid, the eyelash measures an impressive 12.40 cm (4.88 in) long

You Jianxia of Changzhou, Jiangsu, China, holds the title for the longest eyelash. Grown on her upper left eyelid, the eyelash measures an impressive 12.40 cm (4.88 in) long

You first noticed her eyelash growing during an eighteen month nature retreat she embarked on in 2013, and she puts the growth down to the life she leads at one with nature

You first noticed her eyelash growing during an eighteen month nature retreat she embarked on in 2013, and she puts the growth down to the life she leads at one with nature

Longest tail on a domestic cat (living)

Silver Maine Coon cat, Cygnus of Ferndale, Michigan, is swinging his tail into the record books. 

He currently is the record holder for the longest tail on a domestic cat (living) at 44.66 cm (17.58 inches). 

Cygnus is a member of a record-breaking household as his brother, Arcturus Aldebaran, also holds the title for tallest domestic cat (living), at 48.4 cm (19.05 inches).

Silver Maine Coon cat, Cygnus of Ferndale, Michigan, is swinging his tail into the record books. He currently is the record holder for the longest tail on a domestic cat (living) at 44.66 cm (17.58 inches)

Silver Maine Coon cat, Cygnus of Ferndale, Michigan, is swinging his tail into the record books. He currently is the record holder for the longest tail on a domestic cat (living) at 44.66 cm (17.58 inches)

Cygnus is a member of a record-breaking household as his brother, Arcturus Aldebaran, also holds the title for tallest domestic cat (living), at 48.4 cm (19.05 inches). Cygnus is owned by William and Lauren Powers

Cygnus is a member of a record-breaking household as his brother, Arcturus Aldebaran, also holds the title for tallest domestic cat (living), at 48.4 cm (19.05 inches). Cygnus is owned by William and Lauren Powers

Tallest high top fade

Benny Harlem, of Los Angeles, California, is reaching new heights with his hair. 

His current hair style, a 52.0 cm (20.5 in) tall high top fade, has helped him earn the title of Tallest high top fade. 

The 26 year-old says that styling his hair into shape can take upwards of two hours. 

Benny Harlem, of Los Angeles, California, is reaching new heights with his hair. His current hair style, a 52.0 cm (20.5 in) tall high top fade, has helped him earn the title of Tallest high top fade

Most basketball slam dunks in one minute by a rabbit 

The most basketball slam dunks in one minute by a rabbit is 7, was achieved by Bini the Bunny in California, USA, on 31 October 2016. 

Bini is a 4 year old Holland Lop rabbit trained by Shai Asor (USA). 

The most basketball slam dunks in one minute by a rabbit is 7, achieved by Bini the Bunny in California, USA, on 31 October 2016

The most basketball slam dunks in one minute by a rabbit is 7, achieved by Bini the Bunny in California, USA, on 31 October 2016

Largest collection of teddy bears

Jackie Miley, of Rapid City, South Dakota had just one bear back in 2000. The first bear, named ‘Grandma Jackie’ is now joined by a verified total of 8,025 other cuddly and comforting teddy bears in a house called Teddy Bear Town, bringing 68-year old Jackie the title of largest collection of teddy bears. 

The bears come from all U.S. states and 29 countries. 

Though she doesn’t have any favourites, her most sentimental is a bear from her elementary school that includes the only school picture (at age 7) that she currently owns.

Jackie Miley, of Rapid City, South Dakota had just one bear back in 2000. The first bear, named 'Grandma Jackie' is now joined by a verified total of 8,025 other cuddly and comforting teddy bears in a house called Teddy Bear Town, bringing 68-year old Jackie the title of largest collection of teddy bears

Jackie Miley, of Rapid City, South Dakota had just one bear back in 2000. The first bear, named ‘Grandma Jackie’ is now joined by a verified total of 8,025 other cuddly and comforting teddy bears in a house called Teddy Bear Town, bringing 68-year old Jackie the title of largest collection of teddy bears

The bears come from all U.S. states and 29 countries. Though she doesn't have any favourites, her most sentimental is a bear from her elementary school that includes the only school picture (at age 7) that she currently owns

The bears come from all U.S. states and 29 countries. Though she doesn’t have any favourites, her most sentimental is a bear from her elementary school that includes the only school picture (at age 7) that she currently owns

Largest Cozy Coupe

John and Geof Bitmead of Ambrosden, UK, own the Largest Cozy Coupe. 

The Bitmeads, of Attitude Autos, developed the coupe after chatting with an associate of the automotive shop about the small coupe he built for his own son. 

They put pedal to the metal with their roadworthy Cozy Coupe (dubbed the ‘Toytown Coupe’) which tops at a 2.7m (8 ft 10.2 in) long.

John and Geof Bitmead of Ambrosden, UK, own the Largest Cozy Coupe. The Bitmeads, of Attitude Autos, developed the coupe after chatting with an associate of the automotive shop about the small coupe he built for his own son

John and Geof Bitmead of Ambrosden, UK, own the Largest Cozy Coupe. The Bitmeads, of Attitude Autos, developed the coupe after chatting with an associate of the automotive shop about the small coupe he built for his own son

First prosthetic tattoo gun arm

The first prosthetic tattoo gun arm was completed in 2016. 

The gun arm is worn by artist, JC Sheitan Tenet and created by artist and engineer, JL Gonzal has been inked into the record books.

The Lyon, France based tattoo artist lost his arm below the elbow nearly 23 years ago and he challenged himself to use his ghost hand for his work with the prosthetic. 

Tenet uses it for his blurring and shading work and customers are always amazed by the unique experience. 

The first prosthetic tattoo gun arm was completed in 2016. The gun arm is worn by artist, JC Sheitan Tenet and created by artist and engineer, JL Gonzal (both France) has been inked into the record books

The first prosthetic tattoo gun arm was completed in 2016. The gun arm is worn by artist, JC Sheitan Tenet and created by artist and engineer, JL Gonzal (both France) has been inked into the record books

Highest jump on a pogo stick

Biff Hutchison, a Burley, Idaho native, first picked up a pogo stick at the age of 10 and hasn’t put it down since. 

Biff, a professional Extreme Pogoer, achieved an impressive pogo jump reaching 11 ft 1/2 in (3.36 m), on October 12, 2016. 

He is the first person to clear 11 ft. and has held this record before – 2.93 metres (9 ft 7.5 in) in 2013, 2.98 meters (9 ft 9 in) in 2014, 3.06 m (10 ft 0.5 in) in 2015 with equalled with Dmitry Arsenyev (Russia), and 3.2 metres (10 feet 6 inches) equalled with Dalton Smith and Nic Patino. 

Biff Hutchison, a Burley, Idaho native, first picked up a pogo stick at the age of 10 and hasn't put it down since. Biff, a professional Extreme Pogoer, achieved an impressive pogo jump reaching 11 ft 1/2 in (3.36 m), on October 12, 2016

Biff Hutchison, a Burley, Idaho native, first picked up a pogo stick at the age of 10 and hasn’t put it down since. Biff, a professional Extreme Pogoer, achieved an impressive pogo jump reaching 11 ft 1/2 in (3.36 m), on October 12, 2016

Tallest domestic cat ever

Two year old Savannah cat, Arcturus Aldebaran Powers, is now part of the Guinness World Records family and has made it into the pages of Amazing Animals, the newest title from Guinness World Records. 

From Farmington Hills, Michigan, the gigantic feline has lived with his owners Will and Lauren since he was just two months old.

Measuring 48.4 cm (19.05 in) and weighing about 30 pounds, according to his owners, Arcturus eats around a pound and a half of food daily. In fact, he’s so tall that he can stand and lean up against the table to eat.

Two year old Savannah cat, Arcturus Aldebaran Powers, is now part of the Guinness World Records family and has made it into the pages of Amazing Animals, the newest title from Guinness World Records

Two year old Savannah cat, Arcturus Aldebaran Powers, is now part of the Guinness World Records family and has made it into the pages of Amazing Animals, the newest title from Guinness World Records

Largest collection of Batman memorabilia 

The largest collection of Batman memorabilia belongs to Brad Ladner (USA) and consists of 8,226 different items, as verified in Roswell, Georgia, USA, on 11 April 2015. 

Brad started collecting in 1988, when the ‘Batman: A Death in the Family’ hit the shelves. 

The largest collection of Batman memorabilia belongs to Brad Ladner (USA) and consists of 8,226 different items, as verified in Roswell, Georgia, USA, on 11 April 2015

The largest collection of Batman memorabilia belongs to Brad Ladner (USA) and consists of 8,226 different items, as verified in Roswell, Georgia, USA, on 11 April 2015

Most layers in a ball of paint 

The most layers in a ball of paint is approximately 17,994 on a baseball owned by Michael Carmichael of Alexandria, Indiana, USA. 

Since first painting the ball in 1977, he and his wife Glenda have added nearly two coats of paint per day and as of June 2004, the ball has a circumference of 9 ft 1 in (2.77 m). 

The most layers in a ball of paint is approximately 17,994 on a baseball owned by Michael Carmichael of Alexandria, Indiana, USA

The most layers in a ball of paint is approximately 17,994 on a baseball owned by Michael Carmichael of Alexandria, Indiana, USA

First implanted antenna 

The first implanted antenna was implanted in Neil Harbisson, from the UK, into the back of his skull, in 2004. 

The antenna allows Neil to effectively ‘hear colour’ as the antenna converts light waves into sound waves and transmits this to Neil’s inner ear. 

The antenna can also connect to the internet and receive telephone calls. 

The first implanted antenna was implanted in Neil Harbisson, from the UK, into the back of his skull, in 2004

The antenna allows Neil to effectively 'hear colour' as the antenna converts light waves into sound waves and transmits this to Neil's inner ear

The first implanted antenna was implanted in Neil Harbisson, from the UK, into the back of his skull, in 2004

Largest pram/stroller 

The largest pram/stroller has an enclosure length of 1.38 m (4 ft 6.3 in) and was achieved by Jamie Roberts and Tom Koltun in Chicago, Illinois, USA, as verified on 19 September 2016.

The largest pram/stroller has an enclosure length of 1.38 m (4 ft 6.3 in) and was achieved by Jamie Roberts and Tom Koltun in Chicago, Illinois, USA, as verified on 19 September 2016

The largest pram/stroller has an enclosure length of 1.38 m (4 ft 6.3 in) and was achieved by Jamie Roberts and Tom Koltun in Chicago, Illinois, USA, as verified on 19 September 2016

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