So, you want to be the best in the world at something, and you want to be validated in your efforts? Well, you're in luck! Thanks to a beer company and the distinguished Sir Hugh Beaver (you wish I was making that up), the Guinness Book of World Records is the leading authority on showing just who's the best at balancing a running lawnmower on their chin, or who has the most expensive hair in the world. Unfortunately, a lot of us are too apathetic to pursue such high-effort records, which is why I'm bringing you eight world records that you (probably) have at least a shot at attempting.
1. World's Longest Basketball Shot
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Unless you're reading this from some futuristic, dystopian society where playing basketball is punishable by death, you should at least know where to find a basketball and a hoop. Finding an actual court may be in your best interest, but as long as you can measure that sucker out, you can fire away to your heart's content. The current world record holder is a Harlem Globetrotter, but it only took him an hour, so I like your chances.
2. Fastest Time to Arrange a Chess Set
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If you're like me, you're more of a checkers person, but I'm willing to make an exception in order to get my fifteen minutes. Although this record does come with stipulations, the record currently sits at 36.9 seconds, and it's worth a shot to beat.
3. Highest Score in Fruit Ninja
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Relax, it didn't magically become 2010 since you started reading this article. It just so happens that Guinness keeps track of Fruit Ninja still, and now is the prime time to hone that finger slice. Now I don't know a whole lot about Fruit Ninja, but the rules seem simple enough: Play on Classic mode, don't use any upgrades during the attempt, and record yourself doing it. Assuming you still have fingers (or a finger), you can download the app, and then check out the video of the current world record here.
4. Fastest Time to Place 24 Cans in a Fridge
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While chugging all that tasty Mountain Dew at once may be tempting, make sure to give this record a go next time your mom brings home groceries. The rules are pretty straightforward; the door to the fridge has to be shut when you start, none of the cans are allowed to break or become dented, and you can use two hands. There are some other technicalities, like having your fridge be standing vertically, but if there was any time to conform to society, let it be now.
5. Most Times Jumping into a Pair of Underwear
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Underwear: We all have it, and we all wear it (fingers crossed), which is why if you're looking to claim a record as your own, have I got the challenge for you. If you're wondering: no, you don't have to be naked for the attempt, but you do need to have underwear that reflects your body type. Alternatively, you're allowed to use swimming trunks or similar shorts in the attempt, so if you've been chillin' at the beach all day, why not get all that sand out and break a record at the same time.
6. Most Time Spent Keeping Five Balloons in the Air
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Ah, the game from your childhood that made you keep all of those birthday balloons long after the party was over. Who would have thought that all that practice was finally about to pay off? Even better, the rules state that you're allowed to use any body part you want to keep the balloons up, just as long as they're filled with air and not glued together. All the official rules can be found here. If you're able to break any of these bad boys, congratulations! You only need 550 more to catch up to this guy.
