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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17. Wonderful World
Neill's Flour made a successful attempt to break the Guinness World Record for the World's Largest Scone in 2017. It took place at Patton's Bakery, Newtownards, Photo: Colm Lenaghan/Pacemaker
18. Wonderful World
In 2019, Ryan Tracey, the world's fastest balloon modeller with three Guinness World Records to his name, was going for another attempt on the most balloon models made in one hour, in support of NSPCC Northern Ireland's Childhood Day. Photo: Arthur Allison/Pacemaker Press
19. Wonderful World
Coca-Cola employees achieved a Guinness World Records title for the most people crushing cans simultaneously in 2018, at the Waterfront Hall in Belfast. An estimated 1,500 cans were crushed under foot by 463 employees in 30 seconds. The cans were returned to the company's factory in Knockmore Hill, Lisburn, before being sent to be recycled into new cans. Photo: William Cherry/Presseye