Guinness World Records 2022
By Guinness World Records

Fully revised and updated, and with a bright new design,and Guinness World Records 2022and provides a fascinating snapshot of our world today. Our editors have chosen to curate the book with environmental issues at the forefront of their mind, so we open with a chapter exploring what's happening to our ecosystem and what superlative lengths people are going to make a difference. We also want to encourage readers to put their own record-breaking to good, so look out for projects that might inspire you to make a difference - so don't just Discover Your World, Change Your World!Despite the challenges of the past year, it's been business as usual at Guinness World Records, and our researchers continue to field thousands of applications a month. Expect that unique mix of remarkable humans, talented pets, incredible vehicles and impressive sporting legends.What you'll find in our 10 record-packed chapters:•and Environmental championsand - the eco-warriors fighting to make our planet a better place•and Wonders of the natural world, from the most intelligent creatures to the deadliest plants•and The tallest and shortest... Our record scouts have measured a host of the world's loftiest and diminutive humans•and Pop Culture iconsand - we reveal the world's most successful movie franchises, videogames, toys and brand•and Young Achieversand - meet the under-16 influencers, entrepreneurs and entertainers who are taking positive steps to change the world• Sporting heroesand - we review the biggest sporting achievements of the year and put them in context alongside the greatest athletes of all timePLUS! Look out for bonus features including freeand Augmented Reality dinosaursand that come to life straight off the page; more inductees into the Guinness World Records Hall of Fame, including Sir David Attenborough, astronaut Peggy Whitson and K-Pop sensations BTS; and “Virtual Visits that take you on a journey to some of the most fascinating and record-packed visitor attractions, museums, art galleries and parks - all without leaving your bedroom!