Stretchy skin, long tongue, and milky eyes: strange people who set world records

The Guinness World Records is the most fascinating showcase of human capabilities and unusual achievements. Every day, people around the world attempt to set new records with their unique abilities, courage, or peculiar habits. Some records are amusing, others astonishing, and a few even slightly disturbing. Below are some of the most unusual, strange, and surprising world records. These individuals have proven that every person is unique—and that setting a record requires not only strength, but also patience, willpower, and passion.

The man who ate the most burgers

An American man named Donald Gorske holds the unusual world record for eating the most Big Mac burgers in a lifetime. He has been eating a Big Mac every day since 1972 and, as of March 2025, has consumed more than 35,000 McDonald's burgers.

Man with the longest tongue

Another American, Nick Stoeberl, holds one of the strangest titles ever recorded. He is known for having the longest tongue in the world, measuring 10.1 centimeters. This record was confirmed by the Guinness World Records team on November 27, 2012. His tongue is not only long but also extremely flexible. He can perform various tricks, such as drawing pictures and even writing emails using his tongue.

Fastest person to eat a raw onion

A Japanese man named Yusuke Yamaguchi set a world record on New Year’s Eve by eating a raw onion in just 29.56 seconds on December 31, 2013. This is one of the more bizarre records—and one that might seem simple to break. All it takes is speed and a strong stomach for onions.

Man with the most stretchable skin

One of the most unusual Guinness World Records belongs to Gary Turner, who holds the record for the most stretchable skin in the world. His condition, medically known as Ehlers-Danlos syndrome, affects the skin, tendons, and internal organs.

Turner can stretch his skin up to 15.8 centimeters—a record he has held since 1999. Watching the process can be quite unsettling.

Man with the longest mustache

Ram Singh Chauhan from India holds one of the most iconic and unusual records. He is known for having the world’s longest mustache. Now 54 years old, Chauhan began growing his mustache at a very young age and hasn’t shaved it in over 40 years. Growing since the 1970s, his mustache reached an impressive length of 4.26 meters and earned him the world record in 2010 in Italy.

Hairiest family in the world

The Gomez family is recognized as the hairiest family in the world. They suffer from congenital generalized hypertrichosis, a rare condition that causes excessive hair growth all over the body.

Despite public curiosity and stares, they have embraced their uniqueness with joy and pride, turning their difference into a source of positivity and resilience.

Woman with the longest nails

Though it may seem unpleasant to some, Diana Armstrong from Minnesota is proud of her nails. She holds the record for the longest nails among women, with a combined length of approximately 13 meters.

Diana says she stopped cutting her nails after the loss of her daughter in 1997. She achieved this record on March 13, 2022. Imagine trying to do everyday tasks—like typing or making coffee—with nails that long. It is truly one of the strangest world records.

Milk squirting from the eye

Another bizarre record belongs to Turkish man Ilker Yilmaz, who can suck milk through his nose and squirt it out of his eye. He set this record in September 2004.

This is likely one of the oddest demonstrations of human physiology found in the Guinness World Records. Yilmaz can squirt milk up to 279.5 centimeters using only his eye—an incredible and unusual sight to witness.

Most spoons are held on a human body

Etibar Elchiev, a 39-year-old kickboxing coach from Georgia, set a world record for the most spoons held on a human body by attaching 50 spoons to his neck and chest. The previous record, held by Canadian Aaron Casey, was 17 spoons. Elchiev originally intended to break the record by sticking 27 spoons to his face, but plans changed, and he ended up with 50 spoons on his upper body instead.

Is there any money for setting a record?

Many people believe that breaking a Guinness World Record comes with a financial reward. However, this is a common misconception. According to the organization, no cash prizes are awarded for setting a record. Most people pursue records not for money, but for personal motivation, recognition, and the desire to make their mark on the world.

At the same time, Guinness World Records are widely covered in the media and on social networks. Record-holders often become famous, receive interview invitations, grow their online following, and sometimes gain opportunities to promote their work. Athletes, artists, and creators often pursue such records to boost their public profile or brand.