What do you know about India? Yeah, the Land of Spices, the Taj Mahal, and
all that jazz. But what about all the bizarre world records
held in this country? From the world’s longest mustache to the
fastest nose-typer on the planet and every oddity in between!
_____ Ok, let’s start with something that’ll
really tug at your heartstrings. Standing at just 2 feet tall is an adorable
little cow that goes by the name Manikyam. But she’s not just any tiny cow, she’s
the world’s shortest! …And cutest if you ask me! But ya didn’t, so let’s move on!
_____ Hey, you feeling a little hungry? How about some chapati? In case you’ve never heard of it, chapati
is a flatbread that’s traditional to Indian cuisine. If you wanna cook it yourself, all you need
is whole wheat flour (or chapati flour), ice cold water, and a bit of salt. Oh, sorry, this isn’t a cooking channel
now, is it? *Ahem* Anyway, for anyone with eyes bigger
than their belly, how’d you like to have a go at the world’s biggest chapati? It only weighs 319 pounds! Yeah, good luck!
_____ Since we’re on the topic of food, here’s
another record-breaking, mouth-watering item. Biryani is a traditional Indian dish made
with rice, meat, vegetables, and eggs. Well, a company called Kohinoor Foods decided
to make a whole bunch of it back in 2008. And when I say a whole bunch, I mean 31,000
pounds of the stuff! You could feed a whole village!
_____ Ok, let’s move away from the food before
my stomach decides it’s time for lunch. Let me tell you about Major Singh. This guy carries around 77 pounds of pure
turban made from 1,312 feet of cloth. And, yes, it is the world’s longest…for
now. But it looks like Avtar Singh Mauni and his
2,116-foot-long turban are coming for that title! Until that day comes, Guinness has Major Singh’s
turban as the longest. _____
Now let’s delve a little deeper into the most bizarre records India holds. A guy named Vinod Kumar Chaudhary from New
Delhi holds the World Record for the fastest typing using only his nose. In 46.3 seconds, he typed the sentence “Guinness
world records have challenged me to type this sentence using my nose in the fastest time.” You think you can beat his record? You better get to practicing then!
_____ March 4, 2010 marked a very important event…at
least when it comes to the fascinating world of facial hair. A man named Ram Singh Chauhan broke the world
record for the longest mustache ever. His whiskers are about 14 feet long, and it
took him (get ready for this) 32 years to grow!
_____ On October 26, 2017, 578 women formed the
longest head massage chain in the world! The probably very relaxing event was organized
by Bajaj Almond Drops Hair Oil in order to promote their new product. Man, I bet those guys carrying around those
larger-than-life turbans could use a nice head massage, don’t ya think? _____
We all know that yoga is a really important part of Indian culture. Well, have you ever seen the world’s largest
yoga class? It might come as no surprise that it took
place in India, but exactly how large it was might come as a shock. On June 21, 2018 (which is World Yoga Day,
by the way), 100,984 people gathered in the Indian town of Kota for one massive yoga sesh! They nearly doubled the previous record that
was also set in India with 54,522 participants in 2017. Hmm, I wonder how many people will be there
this year! _____
Now this one proves that India is one of the most neighborly countries on our planet. In 2018, 1,730 people gathered in Kerala for
a nice friendly handshake…and a world record for the longest handshake relay!
_____ Congrats go to Suraj and Rajesh Kumar Meher
for creating the world’s largest remote control in 2015. The remote is almost 15 feet long, and (get
this) it actually works and everything! All I gotta say is 1) there’s a remote you’d
never have to worry about losing, and 2) how big is the TV it goes to?! _____
If you’re ever feeling down and really in need of a hug, just head to India! And if you want a whole bunch of them, just
find Jayasimha Ravirala, who broke the world record for the most hugs given in one hour
by an individual with 2,436 hugs! Ah, warms my heart!
_____ When most people think of famous Indians,
they probably imagine Mohandas Gandhi. But what if you saw 4,772 of him? (Well, I’d probably be getting my eyes checked
right away.) Anyway, you could’ve on October 2, 2018
if you happened to be in the city of Nalgonda, where the world’s largest gathering of people
dressed as Mohandas Gandhi took place. They even had fake mustaches, glasses, and
walking sticks! _____
Remember Ram Singh Chauhan and his epic mustache? Well, how about the world’s longest hair? Technically, it’s the longest hair on a
teenager, 16-year-old Nilanshi Patel to be exact. This teen’s record-breaking hair is 5 feet
7 inches long! Wanna know how she achieved it? It’s kinda simple, she just stopped cutting
her hair. No, seriously, she said that she’d decided
never to cut it again after getting a really bad haircut when she was 6. Must’ve been pretty traumatic for her! _____
Well, since we’re on the topic of hair, an Indian man named Victor Anthony has the
longest ear hair in the world. It’s a little over 7 inches long, so, yeah,
there’s that… _____
On March 21, 2017, 4,620 people in India set a new world record for the largest tree hug. This record was part of the International
Day of Forests, and each participant had to hug one tree for at least 60 seconds. Hey, nature needs our love too!
_____ Let’s go back to hilariously large items,
like a giant flute! Yup, it’s the longest one you can find in
the world, and it’s just shy of 12 feet long! And in case you were wondering, yes, you can
play it. In fact, it was used to play the Indian national
anthem! _____
Now, meet the lovely Jyoti Kisanji Amge. You might know her from American Horror Story:
Freak Show, where she played the role of Ma Petite. But she’s not just famous on the big screen,
she’s also the world’s shortest woman! She got the title at the age of 18 and stands
at 2 foot 1. Guinness World Records judge Mike Janela is
quoted as saying, “She may be the shortest living woman, but Jyoti Amge is one of the
biggest personalities we have in the Guinness World Records universe.” Man, I’d like to meet her too!
_____ Speaking of the big screen, here’s a movie
poster you couldn’t miss if you tried! Actually, we have two records broken here:
the world’s largest poster advertises the most expensive film produced in India! The poster itself covers an area of about
51,600 square feet. (That’s almost as big as a football field,
by the way.) Now I see why the movie was so expensive!
_____ The Central Institute of Plastics Engineering
& Technology managed to break a new world record on January 23, 2019 when they got 3,373
people together to form the largest human recycling logo. Now that’s an eye-catching way to draw attention
to the world’s plastic waste crisis! _____
India sure does know a thing or two about recycling, and they don’t just stand around
and make big signs with their body. On October 2, 2018, over 73,500 pounds of
plastic bottles were recycled within a period of 12 hours, breaking the new world record. Looks like they’re really trying to do something
about the country’s pollution epidemic, which is definitely good news!
____ Alright, since we’re talking about India,
you know I have to mention dance, and this country does hold several records connected
to it. In February 2017, 9,219 participants presented
the largest Bollywood dance in order to show love and respect to their country. But that’s just the beginning! Have you ever heard of the Karma Naach dance? It’s a pretty mesmerizing traditional Indian
dance, especially when performed by 3,049 people in 61 synchronized circles. Now that’ll make you dizzy!
_____ The number one spot on today’s list is a
real gem. No, seriously, it’s a giant gem! Well, a ruby to be exact, and it’s the largest
one in the world. Rightfully dubbed The King Ruby, this 48-pound
beauty can be found in the Prestige Gems & Jewels showroom in Bangalore, India. A gemstone the size of a football and weighing
as much as a child, now I’ve seen everything! So, which of these records surprised you the
most? Let me know down in the comments! Don’t forget to give this video a “like,”
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