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Guinness World Records: Brightest outsized flashlight/torch

Guinness World Records logo.Photo: Guinness World Records

The brightest outsized flashlight/torch is 501,031 lumens, achieved by James Hobson and Chris Thiele of Hacksmith Industries (all Canada), in Kitchener, Ontario, Canada, as of 3 December 2020.

This is Hacksmith Industries’ second Guinness World Records title, having built the first retractable proto-lightsaber in September 2020.

Brightest outsized flashlight/torch. Photo; Guinness World Records

Recent Guinness World Records:

Record – Most bum bounces in high heels on a slackline in one minute

Record – Longest marathon on a swing

Last week’s records:

Monday, 14 August – Click here

Tuesday, 15 August – Click here

Wednesday, 16 August – Click here

Thursday, 17 August – Click here

Friday, 18 August – Click here

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Shyleen Choruma

Shyleen is a Journalism graduate with a keen interest in contributing to the digital media landscape of South Africa. she is a Master of Communication and Media student. Shyleen kickstarted her career as a Public Relation Communicator, she has a passion for books and telling jokes.