Posts Tagged
world records
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Image: The Star of Africa (World’s Largest Diamond)
An unusually large diamond is found in Lesotho but it is nothing compared to “The Great Star of Africa” which still holds the record for largest diamond.
Jonah Peretti
about 10 weeks ago
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Usain Bolt
Sports Buzz Bolt won gold in both the 100 and 200 meters, setting a new world record in both. 19.30 seconds, beating Michael Johnson’s 19.32. Incredible. Also: Good last name.
Scott Lamb
about 14 weeks ago
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How To Set World Records
Sports Buzz Why are there so many records being set at this Olympics? Step 1: Get fancy high-tech equipment. Step 2: Make sure the setting (pool, track, whatever) is specifically geared towards giving you the best possible time. Step 3: Be genetically predisposed to greatness in your sport and train very hard for years.
Scott Lamb
about 15 weeks ago
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Katie Hoff
Sports Buzz The 19-year-old just set the world record for the 400-meter individual medley at the U.S. Olympic swimming trials. She used to hold the world record, but Australian Stephanie Rice beat it in March. No doubt that fancy Speedo suit is helping.
Scott Lamb
about 22 weeks ago
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Download Day
Tech Buzz A new version of Firefox is coming soon, and they’re hoping to set a Guinness Record for the most downloads in a single day. You can pledge to download here, or just wait until it’s out and then download it; the official date will be released soon.
Scott Lamb
about 26 weeks ago
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