Guinness Book of Records 2027 chronicles humankind's weirdest and most wonderful achievements

The 2027 edition of the Guinness World Record is set to be released as the strangest and extraordinary achievements of humankind from the largest hairdryer, to a man who has filled over 90% of his body in ink

by · The Mirror
Hugo, from Towcester, Northants., has claimed the title of the world's tallest living horse - towering over owner Lisa Masters at an incredible 6ft 6.3in to the withers - the high point at the base of the neck.
Hugo's height had to be officially assessed by a veterinarian where the giant horse had to be measured without shoes to ensure accuracy. But the mystery remains on how he managed to grow that large, both his parents were average height.
Ms Masters said: "He's a big softie, like an oversized dog."(Image:Paul Michael Hughes/Guinness World Records)
Joining Hugo in this year's edition is 36-year-old Emma Phillips, from New Zealand but based in London, who managed 77 foot juggling spins of a table in 30 seconds.
She first exploring the extraordinary skill in 2009 before travelling across the world to China to train intensively at specialist acrobatic schools.
To achieve the World record, Emma lies on her back in a specialist chair and spins nearly 10kg wooden table on her feet at a maximum speed of 30 seconds. - which she describes extreme cardio.(Image:Ian Bowkett/Guinness World Records)
Andrea Marazzi made it into the hallowed pages by owning the world's narrowest driveable car, measuring just 19.76ins across.
Inside the narrow car is just space of the driver, and inside the modified automobile, he can take the vehicle for a spin using a tiny steering wheel.
The car that resembles a ship or a yacht's bow rather than a road vehicle, has a single headlight to help the driver drive at night.(Image:Emanuele Tedesi/Guinness World Records)
Susan Burgos of the USA was hopping with delight after being recognised as owner or the world's largest collection of frog-related items at 13, 201.
This World Record is exceptionally special - as she has spoken about achieving a world record for the last decades and achieved it on 12 Jan 2026(Image:Erik Isakson/Guinness World Records)