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What's the History of the Irish Car Bomb?

Cole Stryker — Thu, 07 Mar 2013 16:30:08 +0000

The Irish car bomb (a shot of Irish whiskey and Irish cream dropped into a pint of Guinness) is a standard St. Patrick’s Day cocktail, though its origins aren’t commonly known. First of all, it didn’t originate in Ireland. In 1979, Charles B. Oat created the drink at Wilson’s Saloon in Norwich, Connecticut, according to [...]

American Sumo Wrestler Becomes Heaviest Man To Complete Marathon

John Riggs — Mon, 21 Mar 2011 18:34:50 +0000

Kelly Gnieiting just became the heaviest man to complete a marathon over the weekend. Just over 26 miles and he did it at 9 hours, 48 minutes and 42 seconds. Guinness had the previous record at 275 pounds as Kelly Gnieting clocking in at just under 400 (396.2) pounds. This story is making headlines around the country. I think it's especially cool because I know him, personally.

Female 'Guitar Hero' Player in Guinness Book [VIDEO]

John Riggs — Fri, 04 Feb 2011 18:24:33 +0000

Annie Leung has been official recognized as the best female guitar hero player in the world.

Playing Guitar Hero 3, the 25-year-old University of Berkeley graduate scored 789,2349 points on the expert level of “Through the Fire and Flames” by DragonForce. According to the folks at the Guinness Book of World Records, that’s more points than any female has ever accumulated in a single game.

Leung, who goes by the nickname “Ecstacy,” plays Guitar Hero professionally. Her website says she is one of the top five players in the nation of any gender. Keep reading to see video of the record-setting shredder.