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For 70 years the Guinness World Records books have documented the incredible - reaching millions of readers, of all ages, all over the world [more than 143 million copies in over 100 countries].

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Like so many things in life, the Guinness Book of Records began with a phone call.

- Norris McWhirter

It's a privilege to be the caretaker of these records and get the chance to share them in a book that continues to be a best-seller, inspiring millions of people around the world every year.

- Craig Glenday, Editor-in-Chief

[...] We acknowledge our platinum anniversary while continuing the annual tradition of reporting on all of the latest record-breaking achievements.

- Craig Glenday, Editor-in-Chief

On an unknown date in November 1951, Sir Hugh Beaver (1890-1967) was out shooting on Slob Hill, by the river Slaney in County Wexford in the south-east of Ireland. Some golden plovers were missed by the party.

- 31st edition of the Guinness Book of Records, 1984-1985