Guinness World Records

Hult International Business School Breaks GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS™ title for Class Diversity

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Thursday, March 14, 2024

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Hult International Business School has broken the GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS™ title for the “Most Nationalities in a Business Lesson.” Over 90 members of the Hult community came together at Hult’s Holborn campus in London on March 13, 2024, smashing the minimum of 50 nationalities in one business class to set the record.

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Hult International Business School has broken the GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS™ title for the “Most Nationalities in a Business Lesson.” Over 90 members of the Hult community came together at Hult’s Holborn campus in London on March 13, 2024, smashing the minimum of 50 nationalities in one business class to set the record.
Students were thrilled to take part:
“I feel like this was very representative of what’s normal at Hult.
In my class alone, we’re represented by at least thirty different nations—and we only have a total of 60 people in our cohort,”—Tomaz Nicolai Diaz, US, Master’s in International Business.
All attendees, which included undergraduate and postgraduate representatives, were required to stay for the entire 45-minute class to meet the requirements of Guinness World Records.

ASHANTI TO JOIN POSSIBLE

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Thursday, April 4, 2024

NEW YORK, April 4, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Beyond Ordinary Events, Inc. and POSSIBLE, the premier marquee marketing event, announced today GRAMMY Award-winning singer-songwriter, actor and author will join the lineup in Miami Beach on Wednesday, April 17.

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Ashanti burst onto the music scene with her platinum-selling, self-titled debut album, Ashanti.
"I'm excited to have Ashanti join us at Miami Beach.
She continues to explore many avenues throughout her career, bringing her immense and varied experience in brand ambassadorship and the business of the music industry to the POSSIBLE stage," said Christian Muche, CEO and Co-Founder of Beyond Ordinary Events & POSSIBLE.
She launched her clothing line, in collaboration with Miss Circle, and partnered with Pretty Little Thing to create her own swimsuit line, "Ashanti."

Soapy Joe's Celebrates Ninth Annual Soapy Joe's Day with Free Car Washes and Aims to Set New Guinness World Record

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Thursday, March 28, 2024

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SAN DIEGO, March 28, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Soapy Joe's Car Wash, an award-winning and family-owned car wash operator with 23 locations, today announced April 18, 2024, as the ninth annual Soapy Joe's Day and will celebrate by offering the public free Magic Joe car washes ($20 value) and aims to set a new Guinness World Record for most high fives by a mascot in one minute. The festivities also include Soapy Joe's merchandise giveaways to the first 75 customers at each of its locations and a one-day limited-edition air freshener drop.

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The festivities also include Soapy Joe's merchandise giveaways to the first 75 customers at each of its locations and a one-day limited-edition air freshener drop.
"We've been proudly serving San Diego as a family-owned business for over a decade," said Soapy Joe's Founder and CEO Lorens Attisha.
"Soapy Joe's Day is one of the many ways we give back to the community that has supported us all these years.
City of San Diego councilman Kent Lee will present a proclamation marking April 18 Soapy Joe's Day at 10 a.m. at the Convoy location.

Paul Johnson to run from Los Angeles to New York City in World Record attempt benefiting veterans’ nonprofit Team Red, White & Blue (Team RWB)

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Thursday, February 22, 2024

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“Paul’s transcontinental run is inspiring all of us at Team RWB,” said Mike Erwin, Founder and Executive Director of Team RWB. “His story is a real-life example of the power of physical fitness in improving veterans’ mental health and overall well-being. We are honored that Paul chose to support our organization with all those miles he's about to run---and we're fired up to stand behind him every step of the way.”

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Johnson aims to complete his transcontinental journey, presented by GOREWEAR, in just 40 days, significantly faster than the current 42-day Guinness World Record held by ultrarunner Pete Kostelnick.
“Paul’s transcontinental run is inspiring all of us at Team RWB,” said Mike Erwin, Founder and Executive Director of Team RWB.
Johnson will kick off the first mile of his journey at 8 a.m. with fellow veterans from Team RWB running behind him.
For more information on Paul Johnson’s Transcontinental Run and to contribute to his fundraising campaign for Team RWB, please visit https://www.pauljohnson.run/donate .

New Research Reveals What Each State Has That's Bigger than any Other State, Including Some Weird Things

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Tuesday, March 5, 2024

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CLAYMONT, Del., March 5, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Every state in the US presumably has something that's gigantic when compared to the other states. To gain some insight, Size Graf has performed their own research using Guinness World Records to find out what each state has that's bigger than the other states. The research findings revealed there are several weird items among the most giant things in the US.

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The results show that some of the relatively hugest things in different states are weird and unexpected.
CLAYMONT, Del., March 5, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Every state in the US presumably has something that's gigantic when compared to the other states.
The research findings revealed there are several weird items among the most giant things in the US.
To read the full details of the research and learn more about all the hugest things in each state including those that are weird, check out the following link:

Bahri Wins Guinness World Record for Largest Mobile Desalination Plant

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Thursday, February 29, 2024

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RIYADH, Saudi Arabia, Feb. 29, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Bahri Desalination, a specialized business unit of the National Shipping Company of Saudi Arabia (Bahri), the global shipping and logistics leader, has established a new milestone in seawater desalination production, reinforcing its position as the industry pioneer with the largest floating desalination plant ever built on a marine barge.

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Bahri Desalination Sets New Benchmark with Record-Breaking Floating Seawater Desalination Plant, in Line With its Efforts to Support Saudi Arabia's National Water Security
RIYADH, Saudi Arabia, Feb. 29, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Bahri Desalination, a specialized business unit of the National Shipping Company of Saudi Arabia (Bahri), the global shipping and logistics leader, has established a new milestone in seawater desalination production, reinforcing its position as the industry pioneer with the largest floating desalination plant ever built on a marine barge.
The achievement was celebrated at an event held at the Ministry of Environment, Water and Agriculture, where Guinness World Records officially recognized Bahri Desalination's innovative mobile seawater desalination plant as the largest of its kind.
Ahmed Alsubaey, CEO of Bahri, said: "We are honored to receive this distinction from Guinness World Records that validates our status as pioneers in engineering large-capacity, mobile seawater desalination solutions.
The record validates Bahri Desalination's status as an industry pioneer in building large-scale, cost-effective mobile seawater desalination plants that can be deployed to new coastal locations.

Bahri Wins Guinness World Record for Largest Mobile Desalination Plant

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Thursday, February 29, 2024

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RIYADH, Saudi Arabia, Feb. 29, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Bahri Desalination, a specialized business unit of the National Shipping Company of Saudi Arabia (Bahri), the global shipping and logistics leader, has established a new milestone in seawater desalination production, reinforcing its position as the industry pioneer with the largest floating desalination plant ever built on a marine barge.

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The achievement was celebrated at an event held at the Ministry of Environment, Water and Agriculture, where Guinness World Records officially recognized Bahri Desalination's innovative mobile seawater desalination plant as the largest of its kind.
Ahmed Alsubaey, CEO of Bahri, said: "We are honored to receive this distinction from Guinness World Records that validates our status as pioneers in engineering large-capacity, mobile seawater desalination solutions.
This record reflects our cutting-edge work in deploying sizeable mobile floating desalination capacity where it is needed most along our coastlines."
The record validates Bahri Desalination's status as an industry pioneer in building large-scale, cost-effective mobile seawater desalination plants that can be deployed to new coastal locations.

PDW Appoints Dylan Hamm as Chief Technology Officer

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Tuesday, February 20, 2024

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Hamm joined PDW in 2022 as vice president of products.

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Hamm joined PDW in 2022 as vice president of products.
Hamm served in the U.S. Navy as a SEAL for over 12 years where he helped pioneer the development of UAS platforms.
"Dylan is a true unicorn given his excellence in both drone design and operational experience.
"I look forward to entering this next chapter at PDW and continuing to build on the progress and great work already done by our team."

Cunard Announces Royal Canadian Geographical Society Speaker Line-up for 2024 Alaska Season

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Monday, February 12, 2024

VALENCIA, Calif., Feb. 12, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Cunard is proud to continue their partnership with the Royal Canadian Geographical Society and announces an extensive speaker line-up for the Alaska 2024 season, showcasing an RCGS speaker on every Alaska voyage starting June 21.

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VALENCIA, Calif., Feb. 12, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Cunard is proud to continue their partnership with the Royal Canadian Geographical Society and announces an extensive speaker line-up for the Alaska 2024 season, showcasing an RCGS speaker on every Alaska voyage starting June 21.
Experts from the Royal Canadian Geographical Society, one of Canada's largest non-profit geographical and educational organizations, will be featured on 2024 voyages from June to September.
RCGS speakers include celebrated and accomplished explorers, naturalists, geographical experts, astronauts, and indigenous advocates who will custom-curate exclusive programming for Cunard guests.
For Travel Advisors interested in further information, please contact your Business Development Manager, visit OneSource Cruises.com or call Cunard at 1-800-528-6273.

Canadian International Air Show Celebrates 75 years of Soaring over Toronto

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Friday, February 9, 2024

TORONTO, Feb. 09, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Canadian International Air Show (CIAS) officially announces their 75th Anniversary performance headliners.

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TORONTO, Feb. 09, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Canadian International Air Show (CIAS) officially announces their 75th Anniversary performance headliners.
The 2024 initial lineup includes the Canadian Forces (CF) Snowbirds and the CF-18 Demonstration team along with the much-anticipated return of the Royal Air Force Aerobatic Team, Red Arrows, and the United States Air Force F-22 Raptor.
“For three-quarters of a century, the RCAF has been an integral part of our air show,” said Lori Duthie, Executive Director of the CIAS.
Tickets for the 75th Canadian International Air Show will go on sale in May 2024.