Guinness World Records

Guinness World Records
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other namesThe Guinness Book of Records, The Guinness Book of World Records
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publisherFooland (state-funded media) (not part of original row)
classificationNo consensus No consensus, unclear, or additional considerations apply

There is consensus that world records verified by Guinness World Records should not be used to establish notability. Editors have expressed concern that post-2008 records include paid coverage.

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