Ever since the philosopher and naturalist, Charles Darwin, and his contemporaries including Wallace, suggested that man had evolved from apes, there has been a continuous, and almost frantic quest for evidence of our ancestors. Of course, where we come from has always been a fascinating question, but it is only comparatively recently that systematic searches have been made for traces …

Corsier-sur-Vevey, Switzerland – April 17, 2017 – Six hundred and sixty-two fans of Charlie Chaplin donned their bowler hats and walking sticks and fake moustaches to celebrate the comedian’s 128th birthday on 16 April and set the new world record for the Largest gathering of people dressed as Charlie Chaplin. Photo: According to Chaplin’s World museum, 662 people — sporting …

Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA – April 17, 2017 – University of Michigan mechanical engineering students designed and built a 1,500-pound Rubik’s Cube, which sets the new world record for the largest free standing Rubik’s Cube. Photo: A giant Rubik’s Cube newly installed on the University of Michigan’s North Campus is the world’s largest hand-solvable, stationary version of the famous puzzle. …

The first folds in the crust of the Earth took place in complete darkness, when the world still felt very hot. The Earth had cooled sufficiently to harden the rocks but its temperature was still far higher than that of boiling water. No water was to be found on the surface and all the water vapour coming from the burning …

हर घर की रसोई में, ढेरों बर्तन होते हैं। बर्तनों में खाना खाते हैं। तांबे-कांसे-पीतल के बर्तन, पहले आम हुआ करते थे। अब स्टेनलैस स्टील, चीनी, मिट्टी, कांच और प्लास्टिक के होते हैं। शादी-ब्याह में बड़े-बड़े बर्तन, पहले खरीदे, दिए-लिए जाते थे। मिट्टी के कुछ गिने-चुने बर्तन, अब भी काम में लाए जाते हैं। ~ ओम प्रकाश बजाज

Dubai, United Arab Emirates – April 14, 2017 – Swiss International Scientific School Dubai (SISD), in collaboration with Stryx and Reebok, are pleased to announce that their 650 students, have set a new World Record for the Largest ‘Born to Move’ Class. Photo: Using the school’s new sport facilities, SISD attempted a World Record for the biggest BORN TO MOVE …

London, United Kingdom – April 14, 2017 – Great Barr’s Scott Campbell successfully smashed a Guinness World Record at the world-famous Silverstone racetrack; Scott crossed the finish line in 2hrs 3mins, smashing the previous world record by 20 minutes and setting the new world record for the Fastest Half Marathon Dressed as a Chef. Photo: Scott Campbell broke a record …

Songkran Water Festival Images, Stock Photos: Songkran is the Thai New Year’s festival. The Thai New Year‘s Day is 13 April every year, but the holiday period includes 14–15 April as well. The word “Songkran” comes from the Sanskrit word samkranti, meaning transformation or change. The term was borrowed from Makar Sankranti, the name of a Hindu harvest festival celebrated …

Uvalde, Texas, United States – April 13, 2017- Endurance rider Carl Reese partnered with Continental Tire at the Continental Tire Proving Grounds in Uvalde, Texas, to break the Guinness World Record for “Greatest Distance on a Motorcycle in 24 Hours on a track (Individual);” he logged 2119 miles in less than 24 hours, breaking the existing record of 2023.5 miles set …

Limerick, Ireland – April 13, 2017 – Anthony Foley’s sister Rosie was in attendance as 1,740 people came together for a ‘Scrum for Axel’ to honour the former Munster head coach at Limerick Institute of Technology; the event saw the existing Guinness World Record for the largest scrum ever of just short of 1,600 turned over as 1,740 put their …