18 Massive, Bizarre World Records (SUPER GALLERY) Edit

Trend Hunter is always on the look out for the next big thing, which is why we frequently feature record breakers. We have seen a lot of “The World’s First, Biggest, Smallest, Fastest, Tallest or Most Expensive” things, but we always hesitate to label them as such, as these adjectives risk becoming outdated very quickly.

That being said, tracking current record holders is critical when scouting out new innovations as it shows the tremendous possibilities of this world.

Following the world’s tallest structures, world’s smallest innovations, world’s biggest adrenaline rushes and the world’s most expensive things are some of the biggest, most bizarre record holders featured on Trend Hunter thus far.

These are the biggest things in life that make you go “hmm.”

Top 21 Architectural Monsters - World’s Tallest, Biggest Buildings

Since I’ve started writing for Trend Hunter, it seems we’ve covered, “the world’s largest” or “tallest” building several times. On each occasion, after getting ready to file it as duplicate, I have discovered… [More]

23 Teenie Tiny Gagets + Pico USB (SUPER GALLERY) (GALLERY)

I found the world’s smallest flash drive, Pico USB on ThinkGeek. Its physical dimensions are 31.3mm x 12.4mm x 3.4mm, yet it holds a larger memory capacity than any other USB flash at 8 Gigs! It’s sold… [More]

45 of the Most Expensive Things in the World (SUPER GALLERY)

There are a lot of things in this world that compete for the title of “most expensive,” but as the market is constantly upgraded with new luxury innovations, the term should be used sparingly as it’s generally… [More]

47 Adrenaline Rush Extremes (SUPER GALLERY)

Ready for a lesson in shock culture? The gallery features a range of global innovations in “extreme culture,” giving you insight into the different ways in which adrenaline junkies from around the world… [More]

World’s Largest

Top 15 Google Earth Innovations and Games (SUPER GALLERY)

Google Earth is as entertaining as it is informative.  In this feature, we profile some of the interesting Google Earth innovations and applications. People are using the Google Maps for everything from… [More]

World’s Largest Gucci Store - Gucci New York (GALLERY)

New York can add another feature and tourist attraction to its already long list - the new Gucci flagship store about to be opened on 725 Fifth Avenue. The new store will be the world’s largest Gucci store… [More]

Mega Terminals - Beijing Terminal 3 is World’s Largest Building (VIDEO)

Beijing looks like they’re just about ready to host the Summer 2008 Olympic Games. At the very least, they’ve got the Beijing Capital International Airport ready to receive athletes, media and visitors… [More]

5 Acre Dubai Real Estate Sign - World’s Biggest Ad

The world’s largest banner ad for a Dubai real estate company is also one of the most viral. The five acre ad for Sorough Real Estate made it to the Guinness Book of Records, “Now here’s the cool part—… [More]

Mega Pools - Boat or Swim in the World’s Largest Pool at San Alfonso del Mar (GALLERY)

Nearly 1 km in length, the pool at Chile’s San Alfonso del Mar is so large that tourists actually cruise along in sail boats and kayaks.  The 250,000 cubic meter mega pool has already been acknowledged… [More]

One Million Masterpiece - Help Create the World’s Biggest Piece of Art

A painting made from a million computer doodles is set to break records as the world’s largest collaborative work of art. The One Million Masterpiece invites budding artists to create a square drawing… [More]

World’s Highest Bungee Jump - Macau Tower is 764 Ft Up (VIDEO)

Don’t look down! At 764 feet the world’s highest commercial bungee jump isn’t for those with a fear of heights. It’s situated at the top of Macau Tower, the 10th tallest tower in the world.  This is… [More]

World’s Largest HDTV in Tokyo

Mitsubishi Electric has just recently completed construction of the world’s largest HD TV screen at a horse track in Tokyo. The screen uses Mitsubishi’s Aurora Vision LED technology and measures 37… [More]

World’s Largest Crossbow - Propel Yourself Into Space

There is no subtle way to say this: Brian Walker plans to shoot himself nearly 20 miles into the air aboard a homemade rocket launched from what could be the world’s largest crossbow. (Seriously.) This… [More]

3 Foot Cell Phones - World’s Largest Mobile Actually Works

A chinese man, Mr Tan, of Songyuan city, has successfully built what is reported to be the world’s largest working cell phone. It took him six months to build the 3ft high phone, which weighs about 48lbs.… [More]

Where’s the Beef? 123-Pound Hamburger Breaks Previous Records

What do you do with a 123 pound hamburger after you’ve purchased it at a charity event? Do you chow down right there? Do you put it in your Radio Flyer and pull it home? Some might even sit on top of it… [More]

Jumbo-Sized Schnitzel & Burgers - Waldgeist Restaurant (GALLERY)

The super-size trend seems to have evolved to jumbo sized. It seems a restaurant in Germany has their own version of the Heart Attack Grill. The Waldgeist restaurant in Hofheim serves up the biggest portion… [More]

World’s Largest Golf Course - Nullarbor Plain, Australia

The Australian government is offering startup funds to build the world’s largest golf course. The fairways will cover a span of about 750 MILES in the Nullarbor Plain, a desert region in the south of Australia.… [More]

The Nazareth Cross - Buy Your Space on The World’s Largest Cross

For anywhere between $50 and $300 you can purchase your own tiles on what will be the world’s largest cross.  Targeted to be 60 meters tall, The Nazareth Cross will be decorated by 7.2 million customizable… [More]

Eco

World’s Largest Solar Farm Opens in Spain - Powers 20,000 Homes

The world’s largest solar power farm has opened in Spain with an installed peak power capacity of 20 megawatts. It surpasses the solar farm at the Nellis Air Force Base in Nevada which is rated at 14 megawatts.… [More]

World’s Largest Wind Turbine - Enercon’s E-126 in Germany (GALLERY)

What will be the largest wind turbine on earth is currently being installed in Emden, Germany by Enercon.  The E-126 is a more sophisticated version of the E-112, formerly the world’s largest wind… [More]

Mega Gatherings

Mega LAN Parties - Nerds Set Record for World’s Largest LAN Party

People are nerds, and this picture proves it.  LAN parties, which have already been infecting the globe, are getting even bigger.  In this picture, you can see several hundred people in what amounts to… [More]

Mexico Participates in Worlds Largest Naked Photo Shoot (GALLERY)

Spencer Tunick has been busy down in Mexico City photographing 18,000 people who came out for the largest naked photo shoot the world has ever seen. Mexico prides itself on viewing the body as a beautiful… [More]