The quirkier the challenge, the more likely it seems someone from the province will step forward to take it on. For instance, the late Norman Surplus, from Larne, smashed the world record for the longest distance flown in an autogyro.
Scone baking, oyster eating, bonfire building, most tee-shirts worn and many other world record themes have been embraced locally. Here’s a selection of photos of fabulous feats from the not too distant past.
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5. Wonderful World
Catherine Mulholland and Jarlath McMullan had their 'thinking heads' on as they completed a maths puzzle during the St Brigid's PS, Gulladuff Numbers Day staged as part of The World's Biggest Maths Lesson Guinness World Record attempt in 2010. Photo: Adrian Robinson
6. Wonderful World
Pupils from St Brigid's PS, Gulladuff who took part in the Numbers Day staged as part of The World's Biggest Maths Lesson Guinness World Record attempt in 2010, pictured with principal Mary O'Kane, Maths co-ordinator Mrs Ursula Quinn and assistant Kevin O'Boyle Photo: Adrian Robinson
7. Wonderful World
Teacher Mrs Agnew of Cross and Passion College, Ballycastle and pupils attempted the Guinness World Record of the biggest maths lesson ever at the school in . A total of 450 schools participated in the event across the UK in 2010. Photo: John McMullan
8. Wonderful World
Pupils from St Brigid's PS Gulladuff get down to business when they took part in the Numbers Day staged as part of The World's Biggest Maths Lesson Guinness World Record attempt in 2010. Photo: Adrian Robinson