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Seniors Wii bowl for world record and for health

A world record was set recently in Houston, Texas. It wasn't the world's fastest quarter-mile run, the world's largest pumpkin or even the world's heaviest man. It was, however, as stunning to witness: the world's largest senior citizen Wii bowling tournament, as confirmed by Guinness World Records.

Giant baby born in Indonesia

A baby made his way into the world this week in Indonesia at 19.2 pounds (8.7 kg) -- about three times the weight of an average newborn.

World records revealed: From tallest teen to most Smurfs

A call for Smurfs brought together 1,253 dressed-up-in-blue people in County Monaghan, Ireland. A 4,703-pound cheesecake rolled out in Mexico City. A 7-year-old Michigan boy made a ball of plastic wrap that's 11 feet across.

Gertrude Baines, world's oldest person, dies at 115

Gertrude Baines, the world's oldest person, has died in Los Angeles, California, at the age of 115, according to the home where she lived and Guinness World Records said Saturday.

People.com: Chanel, World's Oldest Dog Record Holder, Dies at 21

The wirehaired dachshund celebrated her 21st birthday on May 6

Record-setting denim donation to help homes hit by disasters

More than 33,000 items of old denim -- jeans, hats and jackets -- were sent to Washington in a recycling effort that will benefit disaster-struck homes, officials said.

Chili peppers add spice to life

Painfully hot, they make your eyes water, your heart race and can turn your face embarrassingly red.

'Guiding Light' canceled after 72 years

The venerable CBS soap opera "Guiding Light" will go dark in September after 72 years and 16,000 episodes, the network announced Wednesday.

California students lay 65-mile chain of pennies

More than 2,000 students in Southern California laid 65 miles of pennies on a speedway track Thursday in an attempt to set a world record and help schools in the area.

114-year-old U.S. woman to be world's oldest

Gertrude Baines, a 114-year-old California resident, will likely be crowned the world's oldest woman, according to the organization that keeps track of such honors.

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