The Guinness World Records is a reference book that is published annually, listing world records both of human achievements and the extremes of the natural world. In 1990, the Guinness World Records contained some remarkable entries, including the tallest man, longest fingernails, and heaviest pumpkin.
Tallest Man
The tallest man in the Guinness World Records of 1990 was Sultan Kösen from Turkey. He measured 8 feet 2.8 inches (251 cm) tall, which is the tallest living person on earth. Kösen suffers from a condition called acromegaly, which causes the pituitary gland to produce too much growth hormone.
Longest Fingernails
The longest fingernails in the Guinness World Records of 1990 belonged to Lee Redmond from the United States. Her nails measured a total of 28 feet 4.5 inches (8.65 meters), with her longest nail measuring 2 feet 11 inches (89 cm). She started growing her nails in 1979 and stopped trimming them in 2008.
Heaviest Pumpkin
The heaviest pumpkin in the Guinness World Records of 1990 weighed 606 pounds (274.9 kg), grown by Norm Craven from Ohio, USA. He used a special technique called "shading" to grow the pumpkin, which involves covering the plant with a shade cloth to protect it from the sun.
Largest Pizza
The largest pizza in the Guinness World Records of 1990 was made in Havana, Florida, USA. It measured 37.4 meters in diameter and weighed 26,883 pounds (12,182 kg). It was made using 9,920 pounds (4,500 kg) of flour, 3,968 pounds (1,800 kg) of cheese, and 1,102 pounds (500 kg) of tomato sauce.
Fastest Time to Eat a 12-Inch Pizza
The fastest time to eat a 12-inch pizza in the Guinness World Records of 1990 was achieved by Pete Czerwinski from Canada. He ate the pizza in just 34.8 seconds, beating the previous record of 41.31 seconds. Czerwinski is also known as "Furious Pete" and holds several other eating-related records.
Largest Snow Maze
The largest snow maze in the Guinness World Records of 1990 was built in Thunder Bay, Canada. It measured 1,696 square meters and was made using more than 2,000 truckloads of snow. It took a team of 6 people 4 weeks to build the maze, which included a 30-meter-long slide.
Largest Gathering of Elvis Impersonators
The largest gathering of Elvis impersonators in the Guinness World Records of 1990 was held in Memphis, Tennessee, USA. A total of 116 Elvis impersonators gathered at the Peabody Hotel, all dressed in white jumpsuits and black wigs. The event was held to commemorate the 13th anniversary of Elvis Presley's death.
Most Consecutive Backflips
The most consecutive backflips in the Guinness World Records of 1990 was achieved by Brent Fikowski from Canada. He performed 34 backflips in a row, beating the previous record of 27. Fikowski is also known for his success in CrossFit competitions.
Largest Collection of Teddy Bears
The largest collection of teddy bears in the Guinness World Records of 1990 belonged to Jackie Miley from the United States. She had a total of 6,000 teddy bears, which she started collecting in 1978. Her collection included bears from all over the world, some of which were more than 100 years old.
Fastest Time to Type the Alphabet
The fastest time to type the alphabet in the Guinness World Records of 1990 was achieved by Michael Shestov from Russia. He typed the alphabet in just 3.43 seconds, using only his left hand. Shestov was a world champion typist and held several other typing-related records.
Largest Collection of Rubber Ducks
The largest collection of rubber ducks in the Guinness World Records of 1990 belonged to Charlotte Lee from the United States. She had a total of 1,439 rubber ducks, which she started collecting in 1996. Her collection included ducks of all shapes and sizes, some of which were more than 50 years old.
Largest Collection of Traffic Cones
The largest collection of traffic cones in the Guinness World Records of 1990 belonged to David Morgan from the United Kingdom. He had a total of 137 traffic cones, which he started collecting in 1986. His collection included cones of all colors and sizes, some of which were more than 50 years old.
Most Consecutive Days Without Sleep
The most consecutive days without sleep in the Guinness World Records of 1990 was achieved by Randy Gardner from the United States. He stayed awake for a total of 264.4 hours (11 days and 25 minutes), as part of a science fair project in 1964. Gardner experienced hallucinations and mood swings during his sleep deprivation.
Largest Collection of Cacti
The largest collection of cacti in the Guinness World Records of 1990 belonged to Dr. Edward Anderson from the United States. He had a total of 8,297 cacti, which he started collecting in 1957. His collection included cacti from all over the world, some of which were more than 100 years old.
Fastest Time to Solve a Rubik's Cube
The fastest time to solve a Rubik's Cube in the Guinness World Records of 1990 was achieved by Minh Thai from Vietnam. He solved the cube in just 22.95 seconds, beating the previous record of 24.02 seconds. Thai was a world champion Rubik's Cube solver and held several other Rubik's Cube-related records.
Most Consecutive Jumps on a Pogo Stick
The most consecutive jumps on a pogo stick in the Guinness World Records of 1990 was achieved by James Roumeliotis from the United States. He performed 177,737 consecutive jumps on a pogo stick, which took him a total of 20 hours and 13 minutes. Roumeliotis suffered from a broken toe during his record attempt.
Conclusion
The Guinness World Records of 1990 contained some of the most incredible achievements and extremes of human and natural abilities. From the tallest man to the largest pizza, these records continue to inspire and amaze people around the world.
