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Guinness World Records First Published 68 Years Ago Today

Guinness World Records First Published 68 Years Ago Today
Aug 28 2023 Share

68 years ago, in August of 1955, the very first Guinness Book of World Records was published into the world. 

The book was a compilation of amazing feats and bizarre extremities by twins Norris and Ross McWhirter, whilst being owned by the Guinness Brewery. 

An instant success, it sold over 70,000 copies and secured the presence of this record breaking scouting document for the foreseeable future. 

It eventually became the International authority on updating and keeping the record on the world’s record breaking individuals, moments and, sometimes, even objects. 

In celebration, here is a short list of some of the bizarrest and weirdest world records that actually exist. 

If you had to break a world record, what would it be?

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Here Are The Gozo Sports Awards 2023 Winners

Here Are The Gozo Sports Awards 2023 Winners
Aug 28 2023 Share

The Ministry for Gozo organised the 8th edition of the Gozo Sports Awards, granting various Gozitan athletes awards for their advancements and achievements in their respective disciplines. 

Minister for Gozo Clint Camilleri awarded the athletes, stating on social media that this year was filled with sport related events and activities in Gozo. 

‘This was the year when Gozo debuted in the Small Island Games in Guernsey, which, I am convinced, will encourage more youth to take up sports and participate with success’. 

Forecasting Gozo’s participation in the Orkney Island Games 2025, the Minister announced the awards and results as follows:

  • Official of the Year: Noel Mizzi
  • Team of the Year: Athletix AC Gozo
  • Coach of the Year: Felicienne Mercieca 
  • Recognition for an Athlete over 45 years: Frank Xuereb 
  • Recognition for Sport Career: Jason Vassallo 
  • Special Recognition for SPECIAL OLYMPICS: Giuseppina Galea, Carmelo Pace
  • Prominent Female Youth: Keira Attard
  • Prominent Male Youth: Luigi Dimech 
  • Sportsperson of the Year (Male): Marlon Attard
  • Sportsperson of the Year (Female): Estelle Scicluna 
  • Recognition for the athletes who won awards during the Guernsey games: Marlon Attard, DAVID BORG and Lara Calleja 
  • Recognition for Athletes who won medals during the Small Nations Games in Malta 2023: Marcello Attard

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Cool Tuesday, Rainy Thursday Forecasted This Week

Cool Tuesday, Rainy Thursday Forecasted This Week
Aug 28 2023 Share

Despite the still rampant heat all across the Maltese islands, it seems as if the first signs of it dimming down are already among us given the forecasts for this upcoming week.

According to various weather reports, the first few days of this week, starting Monday 28th August, are set to bring strong winds. This was confirmed by the Malta International Airport’s weather forecast’s release of a wind warning, stating that:

The northwesterly wind will be strong, at times locally very strong over the exposed areas of the Maltese islands. 

Further down the line, a rainy forecast is being predicted for Thursday 31st August, to finish off the month with an arguably very much needed weatherly refreshment.

However, this doesn’t mean that there’s no more sun and heat for the rest of the upcoming weeks ahead. According to weather page ‘Aġġornament tat-temp’, there are still plenty of scorching temperatures awaiting us before we fully abandon our summer vibes.

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Car Filmed Parked On Ghadira Roundabout

Car Filmed Parked On Ghadira Roundabout
Aug 28 2023 Share

A video being forwarded online shows a car parked on a roundabout in Ghadira, with the person filming stating, ironically, ‘no parking, no problem.’

 

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The video comes as many raise concerns over the state of Maltese roads when it comes to not just traffic accidents and reckless driving, but lack of enforcement in general. 

What do you make of this?

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