25 Unbelievable World Records About Poo
Poop might not be the first thing that comes to mind when you think of world records, but believe it or not, there are some truly astonishing feats related to this everyday biological process. From the longest poop to the most creative uses of manure, here are 25 incredible world records about poop that will leave you amazed.
1. Longest Human Poop
- The longest human poop ever recorded was a staggering 26 feet long, achieved by a woman in Michigan in 1995. This record-breaking feat took place on a bowling alley lane to ensure a smooth surface.
2. Largest Litter Box
- The world’s largest litter box was created in New York City in 2018. It measured 22 feet by 22 feet and was filled with 5,000 pounds of litter, enough to accommodate multiple giant sculptures of cats.
3. Fastest Poop by a Mammal
- The wombat holds the record for the fastest poop among mammals. These creatures can defecate at speeds of up to 8 times per minute, creating their distinctive cube-shaped droppings.
4. Most Poop Scooped in 24 Hours
- A team of volunteers in the UK set a record by scooping over 1,000 dog poops in just 24 hours during a city clean-up event in 2017.
5. Largest Poop Mosaic
- In 2019, artists in Spain created the largest poop mosaic using manure to create a detailed 1,000-square-foot artwork depicting famous historical events.
6. Most People Simultaneously Pooping Outdoors
- A quirky event in India saw 10,000 people simultaneously pooping outdoors to raise awareness for better sanitation facilities, setting a world record in 2015.
7. Largest Collection of Animal Poop
- The National Poo Museum in the UK boasts the largest collection of animal poop, featuring over 100 different specimens from around the world, including lion, giraffe, and human poop.
8. Longest Poop in Space
- Astronauts on the International Space Station have set a record for the longest uninterrupted poop storage, keeping waste in sealed containers for up to six months before disposal.
9. Heaviest Single Human Poop
- The heaviest single human poop on record weighed in at an impressive 1.5 kilograms (3.3 pounds), a feat documented by a hospital in the United States.
10. Most Expensive Poop Coffee
- Kopi Luwak, coffee made from beans that have been eaten and excreted by civet cats, holds the record for the most expensive poop coffee, with prices reaching up to $600 per pound.
11. Most Creative Use of Manure
- A farmer in the Netherlands set a record for the most creative use of manure by constructing a fully functional house made entirely of compacted cow dung bricks.
12. Largest Poop-Themed Parade
- The largest poop-themed parade took place in Tokyo, Japan, featuring over 5,000 participants dressed in poop costumes and floats shaped like poop emojis.
13. Longest Time Without Pooping
- The longest recorded time without pooping is 102 days, achieved by a patient with a severe bowel obstruction who was under medical supervision throughout the period.
14. Most Poop Produced by a Single Animal in a Year
- The African elephant holds the record for producing the most poop by a single animal, with one elephant capable of excreting up to 50 tons of dung annually.
15. Most Valuable Poop Fossil
- A fossilized dinosaur poop, or coprolite, sold for $10,000 at an auction in 2014, making it the most valuable poop fossil ever sold.
16. Largest Human Poop Pyramid
- In 2018, a team in India constructed the largest human poop pyramid, using dried and sanitized human feces to raise awareness about composting and recycling waste.
17. Longest Poop Marathon
- The longest poop marathon involved a man in the UK who sat on the toilet for 116 consecutive hours, raising money for a charity supporting digestive health research.
18. Most Poop Droppings Counted in a Single Day
- A group of scientists in Antarctica set a record by counting 10,000 penguin droppings in a single day to study the birds’ feeding habits and health.
19. Most Expensive Manure Fertilizer
- Guano, a fertilizer made from bat or bird poop, holds the record for the most expensive manure fertilizer, with some high-quality guano selling for over $70 per kilogram.
20. Largest Poop Museum Exhibit
- The world’s largest poop museum exhibit was displayed in Japan, featuring interactive displays, giant poop sculptures, and educational information about digestion and waste.
21. Most People Pooping Simultaneously for a Cause
- In 2017, 1,500 people pooped simultaneously in biodegradable toilets during a festival in the Netherlands to promote sustainable sanitation practices.
22. Fastest Poop Decomposition
- The record for the fastest poop decomposition goes to a special type of composting toilet in Sweden, which can fully decompose human waste in just 24 hours.
23. Largest Poop Sculpture
- A Canadian artist set the record for the largest poop sculpture, creating a 10-foot-tall replica of a famous statue entirely out of hardened cow dung.
24. Longest Poop Chain Reaction
- In 2016, engineers in Germany created the longest poop chain reaction, using 1,000 poop emojis that triggered each other in a domino effect to raise awareness for sanitation.
25. Most Poop References in a Single Song
- A comedic band from Australia holds the record for the most poop references in a single song, with over 50 mentions of poop-related terms in a three-minute track.
These world records highlight the creativity, humor, and sometimes surprising aspects of poop. From ancient times to modern-day innovations, poop has played a significant role in human culture and continues to be a topic of fascination and amusement. Whether for charity, awareness, or simply for fun, these records prove that poop is more than just a biological function—it’s a source of endless possibilities and achievements.
