The Origin of Guinness World Records

On August 7th, 1955, the first Guinness Book of World Records was officially published. In 2004, Guinness celebrated its 50th birthday.

Guinness was originally the name of a brewery. 195 1 At a hunting party in Ireland, Sir Hugh Beale fired several shots, but still failed to hit the birds. The people present had a heated debate about which bird runs fastest in Europe. They even rummaged through the encyclopedia and couldn't find the answer. The Norris brothers answered the question accurately. They said: Korean grouse, flying at 58-63 miles per hour. Sir Beale was keenly aware that the Norris brothers should be allowed to publish a world record reference book named after Sir Beale's own company. Only six months after its publication, Guinness World Records became a best seller in Britain.

Personally participate in the creation of world records

Since 1954, the Norris brothers have been the editors of the Guinness Book of Records. During this period, they often go around the world to search for records in person and check each declaration record. Interestingly, some records were created by two brothers together. If 70 adults were crammed into a car, it would be very hard for the two brothers to finish it.

1975, Ross was assassinated by the Irish Peace Forces for political reasons. The bad news broke Norris' heart. After Ross left, Norris devoted himself to his work. Until 1996, he was a consultant of Guinness Book of Records. After retirement, he is still obsessed with his old job.