The city of Birmingham has played host to some of the most amazing feats of achievement, as well as breaking some bizarre world records.
Birmingham holds 111 Guinness World Records, including the oldest person to feature on the cover of Vogue and oldest dog to win Best in Show at Crufts.
The record-breaking body first began in the early 1950s as a book of facts to settle pub arguments and has now turned into a global brand.
With over 60,000 recorded achievements in the Guinness World Records, we’ve taken a look at some of the most bizarre records in Birmingham.
13. Longest marathon on a bouncy castle (team)
The Stonehouse Gang Youth Centre achieved the world world record with 50 hours in July 2018. The team took on their three day challenge as part of the centre’s 80th anniversary celebrations. | wavebreak3 - stock.adobe.com
14. Longest delayed mail-order delivery
Dennie Reddie placed and order for items with De Laurence in the summer of 1977. However, it wasn’t until May 1998 that Dennie Reddie finally recieved his pacakge. | Asvolas - stock.adobe.com
15. Largest collection of soaps
Carol Vaughan broke the world record for largest collection of soaps in 2009. Vaughan had collected 1,331 soaps since 1991 and said she loves finding new soaps that she hasn’t seen before. | netrun78 - stock.adobe.com