The world record for the ‘biggest bullock’ in the world has been achieved by a bullock called The Field Marshall (Owned by Mr. Arthur Duckett) from Alstone, Somerset, UK.
Field Marshall weighed 1670 kg (3682 lbs) on 25th Dec. 2009. The Field Marshall is of the Charolais breed of domestic cattle and is white in color. Despite being so bulky in size, his body is very muscular and not on the fatty side.
The World Record of growing ‘tallest cactus plant’ has been achieved by SDM College of Dental Sciences from Dharwad, Karnataka, India.
The world’s tallest cactus plant has been grown in SDM College of Dental Sciences premises near Sattur in Dharwad, The height of the plant is measured to be Seventy Seven (77) feet. The scientific name of this cactus is Cereus Peruvianus. This cactus was planted on Aug 15, 2002; is still growing. There is a 3.9 degree angle of the stem with the tuft of spines which are present in the ridges.
The World Record of ‘biggest mango’ has been achieved by Sergio and Maria Socorro Bodiongan from Tubod village, Iligan City, Philippines.
The length of the mango was recorded 12 inches while the width was recorded 20 inches. This mango was presented on 31st January, 2010. The Bodiongan couple got special recognition and accolades from the Department of Agriculture and the Government of Philippines for this special produce and has been rewarded since they achieved this feat.
The World Record of ‘largest cabbage’ in the world has been achieved by Steve Hubacek from Wasilla, Alaska, United States of America (USA).
The weight of the cabbage was recorded at 125.9 lbs. Its head measured 21 inches across and the leaf span was measured to be 5 feet. This huge cabbage was brought by Steve Hubacek to the Annual Alaska State Fair on September 04, 2009.
The world record of “Handloom Silk Sari with Highest number of Design Cards and Hooks” has been achieved by P. R. Subramania Chetty Co. from Tindivanam, Tamil Nadu, India.
The Sari named as ‘Pushpahara’ measures 5.92 m. length & 124.5 cm. width with weight of 1440 gm. It has been manufactured by using 146600 punched design cards and 1920 hooks.
The World Record of ‘largest Spitting Cobra’ has been achieved by large brown spitting cobra (Naja ashei) from Kenya, Uganda and Ethiopia.
Ashe’s spitting cobra or large brown spitting cobra (Naja ashei), can reach lengths of more than 9 feet (274 centimeters) and is believed to deliver more venom with a single bite than any other cobra on the planet. The snake dwells in the dry lowlands of north and east Kenya, as well as in Uganda and Ethiopia. It is named after James “Jimmy” Ashe, a prominent herpetologist who founded the Bio-Ken snake farm and research center in Watamu, Kenya, where the snake is commonly found.
