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A 130 degree temperature was recorded Sunday in Death Valley National Park, Calif. Now a committee of scientists is working to verify this temperature, which might turn out to be one of the hottest ever recorded.

How Weather Detectives Scrutinize Would-Be World Records

Aug 19, 2020
When a weather station in Death Valley recorded a high of 130 degrees Sunday, it triggered an inquiry to verify the reading. Here's a look into the exacting process of vetting extreme weather claims.
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Latin America
Locals visit the floral pyramid in Tabacundo, Ecuador, on Saturday.

Ecuador Builds Pyramid Of Roses In Attempt To Set A World Record

Jul 16, 2018
Half a million flowers went into the structure, which is a replica of a pre-Incan pyramid.
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The Salt
Fletcher Pickles stepped into his role as the Hotel Tango Artisan Distillery mascot, with nearly as many Instagram followers as the actual Indianapolis distillery. Owner Travis Barnes says, "I suspect he sees himself as the Brad Pitt of cats."

Distillery Cat Wanted: Must Be Affable, Brand-Boosting, Cold-Blooded Killer

Oct 01, 2017
A new book profiles some of the world's most fascinating felines, while telling how their job descriptions have evolved from rodent catchers to today's ambassadors for distilleries and breweries.
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The Two-Way
Michal Kapral "joggling" during last weekend's Chicago Marathon.

Man Juggles For An Entire Marathon Without A Single Drop

Oct 13, 2016
Michal Kapral is a top "joggler." Naturally, that means juggling while jogging. He already held the world record in joggling a marathon. Now, he's run one without dropping a ball even once.
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The Two-Way
Emma Morano, 116, sits in her apartment in Verbania, Italy.

Susannah Mushatt Jones, The World's Oldest Person, Has Died In New York

May 13, 2016
Jones, who was 116, reportedly had a penchant for bacon and lingerie. Now, there is believed to be only one person still alive who was born before 1900.
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The Two-Way
The stocking was unrolled to verify its size. It will be on display this weekend in Fayetteville, N.C., before it is disassembled into blankets and donated to charity.

1,600-Pound Stocking Knitted With Care In Hopes A World Record Soon Would Be There

Dec 10, 2015
Since Veterans Day 2014, more than 1,100 crafters have been making blankets and sending them to a yarn company. The result: a record-setting patchwork stocking, and a donation for military charities.
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