Guinness World Records documents both human achievements and the extremes of the natural world, inspiring individuals worldwide to push the boundaries and attempt record-breaking feats.

In January 2022, Orthmann, at 100 years old, was officially recognized for the longest career in the same company, spanning an incredible 84 years and nine days, beginning in January 1938.

Guinness World Records features a wide array of remarkable achievements. For instance:

• Most Basketballs Dunked in One Minute (Blindfolded): Playing basketball blindfolded adds an extraordinary challenge. In 2021, John Burnett (USA) shattered records by dunking an incredible 11 basketballs in just one minute, a feat that astonished sports enthusiasts worldwide.
  
  

• Longest Bicycle Jump (BMX): BMX riders are known for their daring feats, and in 2022, Jaxon Ryu (AUS) astounded audiences by launching himself 99 feet and 2 inches (30.2 meters) on his BMX bike, setting a new record for the longest jump ever.
  
  

• Youngest Person to Code a Self-Driving Car: In the tech world, age is no limit. In 2020, Arya Reddy (India), at the age of 12, coded her own self-driving car, becoming the youngest person globally to achieve this remarkable milestone.
  
  

• Most Dominoes Toppled in a Single Line (By a Robot): The advancement of robotics is evident in record-breaking moments. In 2023, a team in the Netherlands designed a domino-toppling robot that successfully knocked over an astonishing 1,050,000 dominoes in a single line.
  
  

• Most Skips Performed While Juggling Three Footballs in 30 Seconds: Combining physical agility with precision, Mukesh Kumar (India), at 14 years old, achieved a record-breaking 84 skips while juggling three footballs in just 30 seconds in 2019.
  
  

• Most Lit Fireworks Launched Simultaneously from a Drone: Drones have revolutionized aerial displays, and in 2021, a company in China set a spectacular record by launching an astounding 1,143 fireworks simultaneously from drones, creating an unforgettable light show.