Weird Guinness World Records

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What fun facts/world records do you know?

Updated: 2025.05.08

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Weird Guinness World Records

이상한 기네스북 기록

Articles

Odd 2024: The 10 oddest Guinness World Records of the year

Videos

Largest iPhone Ever Made feat. Mrwhosetheboss - Guinness World Records Genius Kid Breaks Pi π Recall Record - Guinness World Records

Discussion Questions

In your own words, please briefly summarize the article.

여러분의 언어로 교재를 간단히 요약해 주세요.

What part of the reading resonated with you most?

이번 교재에서 가장 공감하는 내용은 무엇인가요?

Have you ever driven a car or ridden in one? What was the fastest you have ever gone?

차를 운전하거나 타 봤던 경험이 있으신가요? 가장 빨리 달렸을 때 속도는 무엇이었나요?

Some countries like Australia and Germany have high speed limits but low pedestrian deaths. Why do you think that is?

호주와 독일과 같은 일부 국가에서는 제한 속도는 높지만 보행자의 사망률이 낮습니다. 그 이유가 무엇이라고 생각하시나요?

If you were in the Guinness Book of World Records, what would you be known for?

만약 여러분이 기네스북에 오른다면 무엇으로 유명해지고 싶나요?

What fun facts do you know? Share your favorite!

여러분은 어떤 재미있는 사실을 알고 있나요? 가장 좋아하는 재미있는 사실을 공유해 주세요!

Walter Arnold’s speeding ticket might seem funny today. Do you know of any other unusual laws? Do you think they are fair or not?

월터 아놀드의 과속 딱지는 오늘날에는 우스워 보일 수 있습니다. 여러분은 다른 특이한 법에 대해 알고 있나요? 공평하다고 생각하세요, 그렇지 않다고 생각하세요?

Some people like fast cars, fast internet, and fast service. Do you think speed is always a good thing, or are there times when slower is better?

어떤 사람들은 빠른 자동차, 빠른 인터넷, 빠른 서비스를 좋아합니다. 여러분은 속도가 빠른 게 항상 좋은 것이라고 생각하시나요, 아니면 느린 것이 더 좋을 때도 있다고 생각하시나요?

The article talks about new technology. What do you think cars will look like in 50 years? Will people even need to drive?

이 글에서는 새로운 기술에 대해 이야기합니다. 50년 후 자동차는 어떤 모습일 것 같나요? 사람들이 운전을 할 필요가 없게 될까요?

Q10

Do you think today's speed limits should be higher or lower? Why?

오늘날의 속도 제한이 더 높아지거나 낮아져야 한다고 생각하시나요? 그렇게 생각하는 이유는 무엇인가요?

Q11

Speed limits are made to keep people safe. What other rules do you think are important for safety in everyday life?

속도 제한은 사람들의 안전을 지키기 위해 만들어졌습니다. 일상 생활에서 안전을 위해서 다른 어떤 규칙이 중요하다고 생각하시나요?

Q12

If you have a question or questions that you'd like to discuss during your class, please write them down.

궁금한 점이 있거나 수업 중에 얘기해 보고 싶은 질문이 있으면 적어주세요.

Expressions

convicted

declared guilty of a crime by a court

Example

He was convicted of theft and sent to prison for two years.

Example

After a long trial, the jury finally convicted her of fraud.

quadrupled

increased four times in amount or number

Example

The company’s sales quadrupled after they launched their new product.

Example

My study time quadrupled before the final exams.

hefty

large in amount, size, or force

Example

He had to pay a hefty fine for breaking the law.

Example

The box was too hefty for me to carry alone.

annually

once every year

Example

We travel to my grandparents’ house annually during the holidays.

Example

The company gives out bonuses annually in December.

stabilized

made or became steady and not likely to change

Example

The economy stabilized after several months of ups and downs.

Example

The nurse stabilized the patient before the doctor arrived.

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