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Knickers on show set world record | Knickers on show set world record |
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More than 100 scantily-clad people achieved a world record when they stripped down to their smalls in London's St Pancras station. | More than 100 scantily-clad people achieved a world record when they stripped down to their smalls in London's St Pancras station. |
The display, arranged by Fair Trade group Pants to Poverty, received the official nod from Guinness World Records for the size of the group. | The display, arranged by Fair Trade group Pants to Poverty, received the official nod from Guinness World Records for the size of the group. |
Fully dressed commuters were taken aback by the sight of the gleeful group of 116 knicker-sporting participants. | Fully dressed commuters were taken aback by the sight of the gleeful group of 116 knicker-sporting participants. |
The event was one of several record-setting attempts held across England. | The event was one of several record-setting attempts held across England. |
Biggest 'cuppa' | Biggest 'cuppa' |
Guinness World Records' editor-in-chief Craig Glenday said: "It's great to see so many people eager to come together for a joint cause and have fun in their underpants." | Guinness World Records' editor-in-chief Craig Glenday said: "It's great to see so many people eager to come together for a joint cause and have fun in their underpants." |
Another group looking for their place in the record books ate their way through the world's longest line of pizzas. | Another group looking for their place in the record books ate their way through the world's longest line of pizzas. |
The event at Camden Lock saw 285.5 metres worth of pizza consumed, beating the old record of 220 metres. | The event at Camden Lock saw 285.5 metres worth of pizza consumed, beating the old record of 220 metres. |
In Fulwood, Lancashire, attempts were made to make the world's largest cup of tea, complete with the biggest tea bag. | |
In Belfast, there was a precarious bid to set the record for the most people to run in high-heels. |
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