66 Wacky and Wonderful World Records
From Mega Pools to Ice Driving:
Meghan Young — Oct 20, 2009 — Unique
People are always vying for the label: World’s Fastest, Longest, Tallest, Smallest, Greatest something or other. Upping the next man or woman has become a ruthless game, spurring some of the most bizarre inventions and undertakings ever. This cluster features just a few of the world records for building structures, body modifications, food creations and more.
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World's Largest Dog
Gibson the Great Dane Stands 7 Feet Tall
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Body Mod Addictions
Pauly Unstoppable is the World's Most Modified Man
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World's Largest Gucci Store
Gucci New York
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World's Most Luxurious Hotel Suites
Elite Traveler's Top 101
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Japan Plans World's Tallest Building
X-Seed 4000
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World's Largest 3D Display Made of 8,000 Ping Pong Balls
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World's Largest Wind Turbine
Enercon's E-126 in Germany
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16" Stilettos
Sky-High Shoes Are World's Tallest
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The World's Tallest House of Sticks
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World Record Bling
Largest Diamond Necklace Ever
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185-Pound Burgers
World's Largest Hamburger is Gluttony Incarnate
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Mega LAN Parties
Nerds Set Record for World's Largest LAN Party
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Guiness Certifies the Worlds Most Luxurious Phone
$1.2 million "LeMillion"
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World's Highest Residence Has Prices to Match
Chicago Spire
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8 Random World Records
2009 Guinness Book Released
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World's Largest Crossbow
Propel Yourself Into Space
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$4.5 Billion Airport Additions
Dubai's Emirates Terminal 3 is World's Largest
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World's Most Expensive Store
The House of Bijan
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World Record Photo Shoots
Guinness Launches 2009 Book With Smallest Man, Leggiest Woman
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Supercar Limos
Stretch Ferrari is World's Fastest (UPDATE)
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California Eco-Resorts
Monterey Bay Shores Will Be World's Greenest Getaway
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Great Wheel of China
World's Tallest Ferris Wheel in Beijing
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Disgusting World Records
Loudest Female Burp in History
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Sacrificing Hygiene for Posterity
Record Holders for Longest Human Fingernails Are Just Gross
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Trump Sets World Record for Real Estate Sales in Hawaii
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UAE No. '1' License Plate Sets World Record
$14 Million Goes To Charity
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World's Largest Cylindrical Aquarium with Built-in Elevator
The Aquadom
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Miniature Mail
World's Smallest Postal Service
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7,500 Litres of Free Flowing Champagne
World's Largest Champagne Fountain
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Virtual War Games
'America's Army' Sets 5 Guinness World Records in 2009 (UPDATE)
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Cruise Ships With Lawns
Celebrity Solstice, the World's Largest Cruise Ship
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Oversized Art Instruments
Chinese Artist Creates World's Largest Paintbrush
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300mph Hydrogen Cars
The Buckeye Bullet 2 is World's Fastest Fuel Cell Vehicle
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World's Largest Golf Course
Nullarbor Plain, Australia
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$3.5 Million Liqueurs
Chambord Launches World's Most Expensive Bottle of Spirits
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World's Largest Solar Farm Opens in Spain
Powers 20,000 Homes
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World's Largest Structure
The "Great" Great Pyramid
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Eating Prospective World Records
Iran's Record-Breaking Blooper
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World's Fastest Customized Bicycle
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Puzzle-Solving Robots
Guinness Book World Record Set By Rubik's Cube Robocracker
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Ice Driving
Bentley Continental GT Sets World Record at 331 km/h
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$80 Million Jet
Aerion To Be World's Fastest
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Where's the Beef? 123-Pound Hamburger Breaks Previous Records
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$400,000 Champagne Glasses
Diamond Stemware by John Calleija Breaks World Record
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£250,000 Canine Kennels
World's Most Expensive Dog House
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Giant Interactive TV Remotes
World's Largest Remote Control Made From DDR Mats
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Pig-Down Competitions
Joey Chestnut Eats 68 Hots Dogs for a New World Record
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World Record Data Transfer
25.6 Terabits Per Second
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Crustacean Competitions
World Record Lobster Roll Sandwich Attempt in Oregon
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World's Fastest Color Printer
60 Pages Per Minute
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Gross World Records
Man Stuffs 11 Cockroaches in Mouth
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World's Longest Arch Bridge
667 Meter Bridge in Dubai
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World Records as Advertising
Weezer Breaks 6 Records to Launch New Video
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Wind-Powered Countries
Spain Sets World Record for Green Power Generation
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2,016 Person Foot Massage
Reflexology Guinness World Record
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Pint-Sized Projectors
Epson Prepares to Mass-Produce the World's Smallest LCD
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Super-Sized Science Toys
World's Largest Newton's Cradle Created by Geek Group
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Outrageously Dangerous Stunts
Death-Defying World Record Dive
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Solar Powered Planes
QinetiQ Zephyr Breaks World Record
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150 lb Desserts
Massive Cupcake Feeds 1,500 and Breaks World Record
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$30,000 Christmas Ornaments
World's Priciest Tree Bauble
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3 Foot Cell Phones
World's Largest Mobile Actually Works
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Gender Stereotype-Busting Toy Campaigns
The LEGO Group Launched the She Built That Campaign
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Climate-Responsive Prefab Homes
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Iconic Go-Kart-Game Building Blocks
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Giant Custom Inflatables
Creatable Inflatables Designs Eye-Catching Structures for Brand Exposure
Second-Stage NYC Skyscrapers
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Extravagant Jewelry Collections
Piaget Presents Shapes of Extraleganza High Jewelry Collection
Miniature Beer Bottles
Carlsberg Created the World’s Smallest Beer to Promote Responsible Drinking
Climate-Awareness Wool Calendars
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Game-Inspired Layered Ice Creams
Wall's Introduces a New Ice Cream Flavor Inspired by Minecraft
Bespoke Jersey Designs
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Sleek Trophy Designs
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Industrial-Strength Lollipop Packaging
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Life-Sized Block Puzzled Cars
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Spellbinding Building Block Sets
LEGO® Wicked Sets Arrive Ahead of the Film's Second Instalment
AR Documentary Series
The Seven Wonders of the Ancient World Links Content with QR Codes
Founder-Inspired Snowboarding Gear
Burton Snowboards Debuts from Burton to the World
Inaugural Demanding Fitness Competitions
World's Toughest Mile Will Commence in February 2026
Humanoid Robot Games
The Great Robot Olympics Reveals Both Promise and Prose in Ai Evolution
Curated Design Initiatives
Eames Institute of Infinite Curiosity Launches The Curious 100 List
Stacking Puzzle Games
Tower of Hexagons Challenges You To Build A Stable Physics Based Tower
Air-Powered Racer Toys
The Air-Power Turbo Racer Travels Up to 30 Feet at 13 Feet Per Second
Power-Producing Home Designs
'House W' but the Florian Busch Architects is Barn-Shaped
Jersey-Inspired Soda Cans
Coca-Cola Launched Collectible Country Cans for the FIFA World Cup 2026
Cubist Wall Builds
LEGO Picasso Build Recreates a Portrait in 1,117 Bricks as Display-Ready Art
Sustainable Solar-Powered Homes
Tiny Solar Homes Designs the Wanda Compact Home
Ultra-Heavy Billboard Activations
GymNation Boasts the World's Heaviest Billboard, Located in UAE
Collaborative Tech Memory Products
Sandisk x FIFA World Cup 2026 Present a Vibrant Collection
Autonomous Racing Humanoids
Honor’s Marathon Robot Wins Beijing Half-Marathon
Larger-Than-Life Sports Campaigns
Smirnoff Launches The Longest Tailgate for the Super Bowl
Inflatable Modular Greenhouses
ISLE Applied Its Inflatable Engineering Expertise to Develop HĀVN
High-Altitude Toy Stunts
Project Hail Mary LEGO Sets Reaches near Space for Record
Human-Level Performance Robotics
Humanoid robot surpasses human marathon speeds in real-world race
Extended Juice Pouches
Capri Sun Created Its Longest Pouch to Mark the Longest Day of the Year
Geography Learning Games
World Flags Quiz Teaches Countries, Capitals, And Flags Effectively
Women-Led Travel Journeys
Geographic Expeditions Launched its 'Women of the World Collection'
Purplish Tokyo Timepieces
This Seiko Prospex Speedtimer Marks the World Athletics Championships
Fandom Measurement Devices
JELL-O's JELL-OMETER Quantifiably Measures Fan Intensity
Immersive Cereal Video Games
Weetos World is Launching with the Help of Roblox and Fandom
Rigged Claw Machines
PAIN by Uncommon Studio Makes a Statement on Unattainable Desires
Creator Theme Parks
Makers Theme Park is a World-First for Hands-On Creativity
Ultra-Fast Hybrid Hypercars
The Lamborghini Fenomeno Pairs Design with Record-Breaking V12 Power
Bubble Wrap Billboards
Tombola's Interactive Billboards Engage Passersby with a Sensory Activity
Globe-Shaped Bar Carts
BuzzBallz's Buzz Around the World Bar Cart Elevates Soccer Watch Parties
Floating Wetland Bookstore
Xixi Goldmye Bookstore Alters an Abandoned Office into a Reading Space
Last-Place Runner Campaigns
CLIF Bar's Final Finishers Celebrate Athletes Who Ran the Longest
Toy Building Block Exhibits
WOW will Host an Immersive BrickWorld Ft. LEGO Exhibition
Nostalgic Show-Inspired Puzzle Sets
The LEGO Pingu Set it Dreamed Up by BrickArtisan24639
Competitive Web3 Shooting Games
'Wilder World' was Announced at Gamescom 2025
World Cup Hotel Destinations
World of Blue Launched Its Redesigned FIFA World Cup Hospitality Hub
Interactive Job-Centric Campaigns
Marathon Tours & Travel Initiates The Coolest Job on Earth
Beer-Branded Fictitious Record Labels
Coors Light Launches the Playful Coors Light Records
Sky-Garden Leisure Towers
The Sobha Skyparks Tower Was Unveiled by Sobha Realty in Dubai
Elevated Flood Refuge Homes
The Lift House Reimagines a Red Cottage That Rises with Flood Waters
Floating Pickleball Courts
Inflatableisland.co Boasts a First-Of-Its-Kind Pickleball Court
Customizable Tanning Pools
SLOOSH Launched a Mix-and-Match Inflatable Tanning Pool Collection
Ice-Powered Fitness Classes
The Coolest Class in Dubai by GymNation Helps People Beat the Heat
Mansion-Topped Surreal Hotels
Philippe Starck Introduces the Maison Heler Hotel with a Story
Bamboo-Based Dome Pavilions
Shigeru Ban Used Cardboard Tubes to Create the Blue Ocean Dome
Waterproof Self-Flying Drones
The Hoverair Aqua Drone Redefines Water-Based Aerial Capture
Innovative Steel Laneway Houses
Weiss Architecture & Urbanism Limited Presents a Striking Project
Wearable Construction Toys
MindFrames Pieces Attach to Create Headwear, Glasses and More
Ultra-Accessible Hotel Developments
Texas is Pioneering Disability-Conscious Travel Accommodations
Accessible Travel Destinations
Wheel the World Supports Travel in Bellevue, Washington
Record-Breaking Guacamole Bowls
The Avocado Institute of Mexico Breaks a Guiness World Record
Cave-Inspired 3D-Printed Homes
Kizuki and Onocom Launch O House with the COBOD Printer
Holistic Sports Equipment Partnerships
Moon World Resorts Taps Technogym for Its Business
User-Initiated Charity Design Contests
Bambu Lab’s MakerWorld Ran the Pieksekisten Design Contest
NFT-Powered Travel Applications
1World Online Debuts Its TravelVerse Platform at Expo 2025
Reimagined Building-Block Campaigns
LEGO Group Launched 'She Built That' to Defy Stereotypes
Electric Vehicle World Records
The Hyundai IONIQ 5 Participated in Guinness World Records™
Oversized Burger Eating Contests
The Burger King Japan One Pounder Challenge Arrives This Month
Creative Experiment Sites
WorldsWorstWebsite.lol Explores Intentional Bad Designs Online
Software Engineering Newsletters
Hello, World! Shares Insights On System Design And Architecture
Qatar 3d-Printed Building Plans
Qatar Launches Largest 3D‑printed School with Dual Bodxl Printers
Bubblegum Street Art Buildings
Frankey Designs the Playful Hubbabubbabuilding
Energy-Efficient Multirotor Designs
Luke Bell’s Semi-Solid Battery RC Drone Broke Endurance Record
Online Geography Games
Happy Worldle Online Lets You Guess Countries From Their Shapes
Dynamic Modern Football Stadiums
Manchester United Presents a Look at its New Stadium
Customized Soccer Tournament Packages
Roadtrips Unveiled 2026 FIFA World Cup Travel Packages
Inaugural Global Treadmill Championships
Technogym and World Athletics Make History with RUN X
Worldly Burger Tour Competitions
Hard Rock Cafe Runs Its Annual World Burger Tour Competition
Award-Winning Gouda Cheeses
Marieke Gouda Receives Six Medals at the World Championship
Digital Expo Exhibitions
After Utopia by Marco Brambilla is Large Scale Video Installation
Cost-Effective Confectionery Items
World of Sweets Highlights Key Easter Trends Amid Rising Costs
Extreme Product Tests
Columbia Sportswear's Balloon Product Test Doused Volunteers in Water
Geodesic Windproof Tents
The HEIMPLANET MAVERICKS Blue Ice Expedition Tent Withstands 112mph Winds
Sports Complex Design Competitions
The Université De Montréal Hosts a Competition for Students
General-Purpose Robotic Innovations
AgiBot World Sets a New Standard in Robotic Intelligence
Developmental Bath Toys
The Your (Un)Ordinary Bath Toy Collection Encourages Sensory Exploration
World Cup Gaming Contests
Splash Sports Launched Its $3M World Cup Survivor Contest
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TheLifeCo St. Lucia Introduces Flexible Wellness-Focused Stays
Festive Brick Toy Sets
The LEGO Whoville MOC Captures Holiday Nostalgia in Nearly 4000 Pieces
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World's Simplest Journalling Guide Teaches Quick Creative Tips
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Daring World-First Aviation Maneuvers
Red Bull Athlete Dario Costa Lands & Takes Off from a Train
Interactive Geography Games
City Quiz Fun Tests Your Global Knowledge With Timed Challenges
Immersive Water Entertainment Venues
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Zero-Carbon City Concept Installations
Finding Infinity Presents the New Normal Exhibition
Travel Collectible Platforms
World Traveler Lets You Share Adventures Through Custom Travel Cards
High-Profile Marathon Events
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Bodyweight Training Apps
Superhuman Strength Tracks Bodyweight Workouts And Competitive Progress
Artful Elevated Timber Treehouses
The Secret Camp by Wiki World Turns a Forest into an Art Gallery
Ultra-Nostalgic Toy Acquisitions
ArtCreativity Acquires the Wooly Willy Brand from PlayMonster
Inflatable Building Toys
AirBuilders Helps Kids Construct Large, Custom Play Structures
Survival World Games
Once Human Delivers Cooperative Survival In A Persistent World Online.
Digital Father's Day Resources
CRAFTSMAN Debuts Longest Day Build Hub
Floating Science Museums
Ma Yansong Completes the Hainan Science Museum in Haikou
Traditional Sailing-Inspired Pavilions
Kengo Kuma and Team Design From the Coastline We Progress
Renovated Water Parks
The Okana Resort & Indoor Waterpark is Ready for Operation
180-Foot Chocolate Trains
This Chocolate Train Sets a Guinness World Record for Its Length
Developer Community Platforms
Side Project World Connects Builders To Turn Ideas to Real Projects
Mystery Ice Cream Shops
Surprise Scoop Invites Ice Cream Lovers to Play Flavor Roulette
Fake Video Gaming Essays
Super Eyepatch Wolf Explores Imaginary Gaming Worlds
Multi-Continent Competitive Fitness Event
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Timed Math Competitions
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Extremely Chilled Martinis
Bob Bob Ricard World's Coldest Martini is Served at -22-Degrees Celsius
Slow-Paced Survival Exhibits
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Rule-Free Sports Tables
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Dedicated Human Healthspan Competitions
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Elevated Water Towers
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Fly Saucer-Shaped Structural Buildings
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Marathon-Inspired Multi-Day Endurance Events
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Curated Book Directories
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Giant Dumpling Challenges
Xi Home Dumplings Bay Crafted the UK's Largest Dumpling
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The Heatwave Pavilion Won This Year's Golden Lion Award
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Accessible Tourism-Focused Initiates
Explore Siouxland Receives a Grant to Bolster Accessibility