We all know that Connecticut is incredible. We’re home to gorgeous beaches, amazing historic landmarks, and one of the world’s best aquariums. It should come as no surprise, then, that Connecticut residents have accomplished some impressive feats. These 7 fascinating world records were set right here in Connecticut.
From athletic accomplishments to quirky coincidences, these world records set in Connecticut are absolutely amazing.
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- World’s longest friendship bracelet
Stacie/Flickr In 2016, residents at Benchmark Senior Living in Ridgefield created the world’s longest friendship bracelet. This impressive craft spans 2,166 feet and 11.16 inches. The bracelet was created in order to raise awareness for the Alzheimer’s Association.
- World’s largest wedding cake
Andrew Malone/Flickr The incredible pastry chefs at Mohegan Sun Hotel and Casino crafted a massive 15,032-pound wedding cake in 2004, and to this day no one has been able to top it.
- Most slot machines running simultaneously
ian robertson/Flickr The world’s largest wedding cake isn’t the only world record held by the Mohegan Sun Hotel and Casino. In 2013, 1,610 machines ran at the same time. Hopefully at least one person went home with a bit of extra cash.
- Most multiples in the same academic year at one school
threelittlebirdsphoto/Flickr In 2012, The Henry James Memorial School in Simsbury had a momentous year. There were 18 sets of twins and 2 sets of triplets enrolled. That would make anyone feel like they have double vision.
- Fastest completion of a puzzle
Olga Berrios/Flickr Deepika Ravichandran, a graduate of Hartford’s University High School of Science and Engineering, is the world’s fastest puzzler. She completed the Hasbro puzzle in 13 minutes and 7 seconds – that’s nearly a minute faster than the previous record-holder!
- Fastest run backwards
doble-d/Getty Images Running forward is hard enough! But in 2004, Connecticut resident Mike Henderson became the world’s fastest backwards runner. He traveled 12.4 miles in 2 hours 22 minutes and 39 seconds.
- First nuclear submarine
Navsource.org/Wikimedia Commons Completed in 1953, The USS Nautilus is the first nuclear submarine. It was launched in Groton on January 31, 1954 and it spans 324 feet. This impressive submarine could reach 23 miles per hour. You can see it on display at the Submarine Force Museum – it’s definitely worthy of a day trip.
How many of these world records did you know about? Do you have any other fun facts to share? Let us know in the comments below!
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Stacie/Flickr
In 2016, residents at Benchmark Senior Living in Ridgefield created the world’s longest friendship bracelet. This impressive craft spans 2,166 feet and 11.16 inches. The bracelet was created in order to raise awareness for the Alzheimer’s Association.
Andrew Malone/Flickr
The incredible pastry chefs at Mohegan Sun Hotel and Casino crafted a massive 15,032-pound wedding cake in 2004, and to this day no one has been able to top it.
ian robertson/Flickr
The world’s largest wedding cake isn’t the only world record held by the Mohegan Sun Hotel and Casino. In 2013, 1,610 machines ran at the same time. Hopefully at least one person went home with a bit of extra cash.
threelittlebirdsphoto/Flickr
In 2012, The Henry James Memorial School in Simsbury had a momentous year. There were 18 sets of twins and 2 sets of triplets enrolled. That would make anyone feel like they have double vision.
Olga Berrios/Flickr
Deepika Ravichandran, a graduate of Hartford’s University High School of Science and Engineering, is the world’s fastest puzzler. She completed the Hasbro puzzle in 13 minutes and 7 seconds – that’s nearly a minute faster than the previous record-holder!
doble-d/Getty Images
Running forward is hard enough! But in 2004, Connecticut resident Mike Henderson became the world’s fastest backwards runner. He traveled 12.4 miles in 2 hours 22 minutes and 39 seconds.
Navsource.org/Wikimedia Commons
Completed in 1953, The USS Nautilus is the first nuclear submarine. It was launched in Groton on January 31, 1954 and it spans 324 feet. This impressive submarine could reach 23 miles per hour. You can see it on display at the Submarine Force Museum – it’s definitely worthy of a day trip.
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