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Guinness World Records: Largest aerial firework shell

Guinness World Records logo.Photo: Guinness World Records

The largest aerial firework shell weighs 1,268 kg (2,797 lbs), and was achieved by James Cowden Widmann, Eric Krug, Ed MacArthur, and Tim Borden (all USA) in Steamboat Springs, Colorado, USA, on 8 February 2020.

The final shell measures 1.44 m (4 ft 8.75 in) in diameter, made of over 82.07 km (51 mi) of 5.71 cm (2.25 in) gummed paper tape, wrapped in even layers by a machine built especially for this purpose.

The record-breaking shell closed the firework display for Steamboat Spring’s 2020 Winter Carnival, an event that has occurred annually for more than 100 years.

Largest aerial firework shell. Photo: Guinness World Records

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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.