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World Records

The stories behind the world's famous records: how the biggest, fastest, oldest, and most extreme titles are set, tracked, contested, and passed on.

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World Records The Best Record in NBA History: What the Title Actually Means
The best record in NBA history sounds one clean number, but it hides a rulebook — season length, win percentage, and what happens after the regular season.

The Best Record in NBA History: What the Title Actually Means

The best record in NBA history sounds one clean number, but it hides a rulebook — season length, win percentag...

Jul 19, 2026
World Records How World Records Work: From Wild Claim to Recognized Feat
What actually makes something a world record: who recognizes records, how categories are defined, why titles change hands, and how to tell a real record from a...

How World Records Work: From Wild Claim to Recognized Feat

What actually makes something a world record: who recognizes records, how categories are defined, why titles c...

Jul 06, 2026