Abu Dhabi welcomes 2025 with fireworks and drone show, setting Guinness world records

1 week, 1 day ago

A deadly accident has Hawaii officials pleading for an end to amateur fireworks shows

HONOLULU — In recent years, occasions large and small — parties, Super Bowls, mixed martial arts fights, even Thanksgiving — have provided a reason for residents across Hawaii to set off illegal fireworks. He said he tries to report them whenever he can, even though he knows there is not much police can do if “they can’t catch people in …

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1 week, 2 days ago

Fireworks explosion leaves 3 dead and 20 wounded on New Year's holiday: officials

Raw Story

Three people have died and more than 20 were injured when a cache of illegal fireworks exploded in Hawaii, according to a report. First responders were called to Aliamanu in Honolulu County just after the clock struck midnight, marking the start of New Year's Day, the Star-Advertiser reported Wednesday. “It is with both frustration and sorrow that I address the …

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1 week, 2 days ago

Fireworks Explosion In Honolulu Area Kills 3 People, Injures Over 20

Huff Post

A view of the home where a New Year's Eve fireworks explosion killed and injured people, Wednesday, Jan. 1, 2025, in Honolulu. via Associated Press Emergency crews arrived to a chaotic and gruesome scene in a Honolulu neighborhood after a large New Year’s firework tipped over after being lit and ignited a fiery, shrapnel-studded blast that killed three people and …

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Happy New Year 2025: Here's how different countries across the world welcomed 2025

India TV News

Image Source : Social 1/7 People across the globe welcomed New Year 2025 with celebrations that were nothing short of spectacular. Image Source : Social 2/7 India: People across the country rang in the New Year with a lot of joy and fervour Cities like Mumbai, Delhi, Kolkata and others saw people attending events, live performances and more. Image Source …

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1 week, 3 days ago

Happy New Year: From London, Auckland to Dubai; world welcomes 2025 with stunning fireworks

Live Mint

Happy New Year: As the clock struck midnight across the globe, cities from London to Dubai illuminated the skies with stunning fireworks and light displays, welcoming 2025. Happy New Year 2025 LIVE Check videos, pictures here Auckland became the first major city to celebrate, as thousands thronged downtown or climbed the city’s ring of volcanic peaks for a fireworks vantage …

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1 week, 3 days ago

London defies weather with spectacular fireworks display to ring in 2025

The Independent

Get the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters across the world Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. The weather forced outdoor celebrations in Edinburgh and other places across the UK to …

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1 week, 3 days ago

Happy New Year 2025: From Mumbai to Sydney, how people across the world celebrated | In photos

Hindustan Times

Several countries, including India, welcomed 2025 with grand celebrations, as crowds gathered to bid farewell to a year that saw global milestones such as Olympic triumphs, Narendra Modi's hattrick as India's Prime Minister, Donald Trump's dramatic political comeback, and persistent unrest in the Middle East and Ukraine. Australia: Sydney – the self-proclaimed “New Year's capital of the world” – sprayed …

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1 week, 3 days ago

World Rings in 2025 with Light Shows and Celebrations

Deccan Chronicle

From Sydney to Mumbai to Nairobi, communities around the world began welcoming 2025 with spectacular light shows, embraces and ice plunges.Auckland became the first major city to celebrate, as thousands thronged downtown or climbed the city’s ring of volcanic peaks for a fireworks vantage point.Countries in the South Pacific Ocean were the first to ring in the New Year, with …

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New Year's celebrations: How the world is ringing in 2025

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1 week, 3 days ago

New Year's celebrations: How the world is ringing in 2025

ABC

From spectacular fireworks displays to plunging into icy waters, revellers around the world have welcomed the arrival of 2025. In a similar and equally freezing New Year's Eve ritual, Swiss swimmers dipped into Lake Moossee despite single-digit temperatures. A couple embraces next to a Christmas tree during a New Year's eve celebration in Kyiv, Ukaine. Freezing conditions didn't deter Swiss …

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1 week, 3 days ago

Dazzling New Year’s Eve fireworks come with a terrible environmental price

The Independent

Sign up to the Independent Climate email for the latest advice on saving the planet Get our free Climate email Get our free Climate email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. open image in gallery Fireworks – seen here over Britain’s London Eye to celebrate the new year on Tuesday …

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1 week, 3 days ago

The World Welcomes 2025 With Light Shows, Embraces And Ice Plunges

Huff Post

WELLINGTON, New Zealand — From Sydney to Mumbai to Nairobi, communities around the world welcomed 2025 with spectacular light shows, embraces and ice plunges. Asanka Ratnayake via Getty Images Fireworks explode as thousands of people gather in the main business district on New Year's Eve in Jakarta, Indonesia, Tuesday, Dec. 31, 2024. via Associated Press Earliest fireworks Fireworks blasted off …

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1 week, 3 days ago

London’s New Year’s Eve fireworks event to go ahead amid weather concerns

The Independent

Get the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters across the world Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy London’s New Year’s Eve fireworks event will go ahead at …

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New Year celebrations: World begins welcoming 2025 with fireworks, parties and ice plunges

India TV News

New Year celebrations 2025: People plunged into revelry as they were welcoming the New Year. From Sydney to Vladivostok, communities around the world began celebration to greet New Year 2025 with spectacular light shows, embraces and ice plunges. The New Year celebration events also featured Indigenous ceremonies and performances that acknowledged the land's first people. In his address to the …

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1 week, 4 days ago

New Zealand, Australia ring in New Year with spectacular light show and fireworks in Auckland, Sydney | VIDEO

India TV News

Auckland has become the first major city to welcome 2025, with thousands of revellers counting down to the new year and cheering at colourful fireworks launched from New Zealand’s tallest structure, Sky Tower, and a spectacular downtown light show. Calling Country fireworks form first part of Sydney celebration in hours before midnight Calling country fireworks in Australia formed the first …

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New Zealand Leads The World To Welcome New Year With Fireworks: WATCH

ABP News

New Zealand has ushered into the New Year 2025 with spectacular fireworks as people across the globe are yet to say goodbye to 2024. New Zealand has become one of the first countries in the world to celebrate New Year. LIVE: New Zealand ushers in New Year https://t.co/NwFApxO3Rg — Reuters December 31, 2024 The iconic Sky Tower in New Zealand's …

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1 week, 4 days ago

New Zealand, Australia ring in 2025 with spectacular New Year's Eve fireworks

India Today

As the clock struck midnight on December 31, 2024, New Zealanders ushered in the New Year with breathtaking celebrations, becoming the first country in the world to enter 2025. In New Zealand's largest city, Auckland, the iconic Sky Tower served as the centrepiece of the festivities, dazzling spectators with a stunning fireworks display. Two hours after New Zealand, neighbouring Australia …

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Watch live: New Zealand rings in 2025 with spectacular New Year’s Eve fireworks

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1 week, 4 days ago

Watch live: New Zealand rings in 2025 with spectacular New Year’s Eve fireworks

The Independent

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1 week, 4 days ago

The world welcomes 2025 with light shows, embraces and ice plunges

Associated Press

NEW YORK — From Sydney to Mumbai to Paris to Rio de Janeiro, communities around the world welcomed 2025 with spectacular light shows, embraces and ice plunges. The New Year’s Eve ball dropped in soggy Times Square, where thousands of revelers stuck it out in heavy rain to celebrate the start of 2025 in New York City. Fireworks at the …

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Sydney New Year's Eve Fireworks: When, How To Watch Livestream Online

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1 week, 4 days ago

Sydney New Year's Eve Fireworks: When, How To Watch Livestream Online

ABP News

New Year's Eve: As the world counts down to 2025, Sydney is set to deliver a jaw-dropping New Year’s Eve celebration with what promises to be its most elaborate fireworks display to date. Two Showstopping Displays: 9 PM Family Fireworks: A 20-minute display celebrating Sydney’s cultural diversity will light up the harbour early, incorporating fireworks launched from the iconic Opera …

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1 week, 4 days ago

The origins of New Year's Eve fireworks lie in ancient China

ABC

Every year, millions of Australians across the country ring in the new year with a spectacular fireworks display. While there isn't a straightforward answer, some historians believe fireworks made a progression from being used for festivities to becoming a staple during New Year's Eve celebrations. The Festival of Sydney launched New Year's Eve with a fireworks display at midnight, music, …

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1 week, 4 days ago

Australians ring in 2025 with fireworks, international guests and outback dance floors

ABC

Australians have ushered in the new year, with thousands enjoying firework displays in capital cities to ring in 2025. Other young attendees had big plans, with their new year's resolutions everything from "get bigger muscles", to "save some money and get a really good job" and "to be nicer to people". "Everything's pretty much closed or everyone's so exhausted with …

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1 week, 4 days ago

New Year’s Eve 2024: Around the world from the first to last countries to celebrate

CNN

CNN — When the ball drops in New York City’s Times Square to herald the start of 2025, it’ll actually be late to the party as dozens of countries around the world will already have welcomed the new year. ET and then most of New Zealand celebrated at 6 a.m., along with Tokelau, Samoa, Tonga, Kiribati’s Phoenix Islands and some …

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Sydney’s 2024 New Year’s Eve fireworks set to dazzle the world – Where to watch

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1 week, 4 days ago

Sydney’s 2024 New Year’s Eve fireworks set to dazzle the world – Where to watch

Live Mint

As the countdown to 2025 begins, Sydney is preparing for its largest-ever New Year’s Eve celebration, promising one of the most extravagant firework displays the world has ever seen. Key highlights of the 2024 Sydney New Year’s Eve celebrations Expanded fireworks launch locations This year, the fireworks will be launched from 80 new positions on the western side of the …

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1 week, 5 days ago

Spectacular firework displays will mark the start of the New Year, but air quality will plummet

BBC

Spectacular firework displays will mark the start of the New Year, but air quality will plummet Getty Images Millions of fireworks are set off around the world each year to mark New Year's Eve, causing air pollution to spike. Above Sydney Harbour – which hosts one of the world's largest New Year fireworks shows – nine tonnes of sparklingly, smoking …

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3 weeks, 3 days ago

Inside Abu Dhabi's Zayed Airport: See why it's world's most beautiful

India Today

Take a visual journey through the stunning Zayed International Airport, named the world's most beautiful terminal. A GLOBAL WINNER Zayed International Airport in Abu Dhabi has been named the world’s most beautiful airport, beating over 400 competitors at the Versailles Prix architectural competition in Paris. Zayed International Airport in Abu Dhabi has been named the world’s most beautiful airport. CULTURAL …

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3 weeks, 3 days ago

IN PICS | 7 luxury locations to experience magical new year celebrations

India TV News

Image Source : Social Media 1/7 Sydney, Australia: Ring in the New Year with a breathtaking fireworks display over the Sydney Harbour Bridge and Opera House, followed by exclusive waterfront parties. Image Source : X/@Eloy_X_s 2/7 Dubai, UAE: Experience lavish celebrations with world-class DJs, gourmet dining, and the iconic Burj Khalifa fireworks lighting up the sky. Image Source : X/@oak_oak123 …

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3 weeks, 5 days ago

Abu Dhabi airport is world's most beautiful airport; 2 Asian gems in top 5

India Today

Zayed International Airport in Abu Dhabi has been named the most beautiful airport in the world, a title awarded at the prestigious Versailles Prix event held at UNESCO Headquarters in Paris. Renowned for its rich historical importance, Zayed International Airport is named after Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan, the founder of the UAE. Singapore's Changi Airport Terminal 2, which …

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2 months ago

Remember, remember? Maybe it’s time we forgot about Guy Fawkes

The Independent

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2 months, 1 week ago

Discovering Sharjah: A Journey Through Time and Tradition

Deccan Chronicle

Sharjah, the third-largest emirate in the United Arab Emirates, offers a unique blend of traditional Arabian culture, rich history, and modern attractions. Explore the stunning architecture, vibrant souks, and captivating museums. Discover the rich history of Islamic civilization at the Sharjah Museum of Islamic Civilization and the Sharjah Art Museum. Enjoy a delightful blend of Arabic, Indian, and Middle Eastern …

Culture History Art Heritage Sharjah

2 months, 1 week ago

Light Up Yas Island: A Thrilling Festival of Lights for the Whole Family

Deccan Chronicle

The article highlights the vibrant and exciting Festival of Lights on Yas Island in Abu Dhabi, offering a unique and unforgettable experience for families. The event features thrilling theme park rides, live performances by renowned artists, and a plethora of activities that cater to all ages. From adrenaline-pumping rollercoasters to relaxing moments by the water, Yas Island provides a memorable …

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3 months ago

Replace Bonfire Night fireworks with laser shows, says Labour MP

The Telegraph

A Labour MP has backed a report calling for laser light shows to replace fireworks on Bonfire Night. More than 60 per cent of the public would support fully or partially replacing Nov 5 fireworks with alternatives such as lasers, drones or “silent” displays because of the impact on animals and the environment, according to the report by the Social …

Fireworks

6 months, 1 week ago

We went to the desert to get a sneak peek of the Macy’s 4th of July Fireworks show

LA Times

Will Coss, executive producer of the Macy’s 4th of July Fireworks show, promises a spectacular show for the company’s 48th annual display. At an unaddressed location in the Mojave Desert, a small group gathered to test new fireworks for the Macy’s 4th of July show in New York City. So I’m looking at this and what works, what doesn’t work …

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8 months, 1 week ago

Laguna Beach opts for drone show for Fourth of July celebration

LA Times

“Fireworks” sparkle over the beach at La Jolla Shores courtesy of the Fourth of July drone show. The Laguna Beach City Council has decided to host a drone show, instead of a fireworks display, on Independence Day. Laguna Beach will trade in its pyrotechnics for a high-tech option on Independence Day, as the City Council has decided to have a …

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55 years ago

Untold: Dubai’s ‘first mega festival’

CNN

Editor’s Note: This CNN series is, or was, Dubai CNN — Untold Festival has earned a reputation as one of Europe’s most lively dance music festivals. CNN: Tell us a little bit about Untold Festival and what it’s like for you to be in Dubai. Edy Chereji: It’s our first time in Dubai … and we created Dubai’s first mega …

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11 months, 4 weeks ago

It’s Diwali once more for fireworks traders in Lucknow

Hindustan Times

It is all set to be the second coming of Diwali as the Ram temple consecration ceremony slated for January 22 has brought the sparkle back for fireworks traders in Lucknow with the administration deciding to provide temporary licences for the sale of crackers on the occasion. Even a single day’s permission will give a boost to the business as …

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1 year ago

Festive events highlight New Year celebrations in Macao

China Daily

Fireworks celebrating New Year's Day illuminate the Macao Tower. ZHANG JINJIA/XINHUA Festive events, such as countdown parties, performance galas and interactive community installations, lit up the New Year celebrations in Macao Special Administrative Region. The New Year countdown gig, staged for the seventh time in Macao by Jiangsu Satellite Television, again saw pop stars from home and abroad elicit screams …

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1 year ago

Festive events highlight New Year celebrations in Macao

China Daily

Fireworks celebrating New Year's Day illuminate the Macao Tower. ZHANG JINJIA/XINHUA Festive events, such as countdown parties, performance galas and interactive community installations, lit up the New Year celebrations in Macao Special Administrative Region. The New Year countdown gig, staged for the seventh time in Macao by Jiangsu Satellite Television, again saw pop stars from home and abroad elicit screams …

Eve New Year Macao

1 year ago

Festive events highlight New Year celebrations in Macao

China Daily

Fireworks celebrating New Year's Day illuminate the Macao Tower. ZHANG JINJIA/XINHUA Festive events, such as countdown parties, performance galas and interactive community installations, lit up the New Year celebrations in Macao Special Administrative Region. The New Year countdown gig, staged for the seventh time in Macao by Jiangsu Satellite Television, again saw pop stars from home and abroad elicit screams …

Eve New Year Macao

1 year ago

New Year's Eve Sweeps Across The Globe, But Wars Cast A Shadow On 2024

Huff Post

Fireworks light-up the sky over the London Eye in central London to celebrate the New Year on Monday, Jan. 1, 2024. via Associated Press Revelers counted down to midnight on New Year's Eve across the globe Sunday as fireworks and festive lights offered a hopeful start to 2024 for some, even as the world's ongoing conflicts subdued celebrations and raised …

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1 year ago

In PICS: From Paris to Ukraine, world welcomes 2024 with New Year's spectacular fireworks

India TV News

Image Source : AP 1/11 Fireworks at Sydney Harbour Bridge in Australia. Image Source : Reuters 3/11 Fireworks explode over the ancient Parthenon temple atop the Acropolis hill during New Year's Day celebrations, in Athens, Greece Image Source : Reuters 4/11 A couple kisses next to a Christmas tree during a celebration of the New Year's eve, amid ongoing Russia's …

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1 year ago

Watch live: New Year’s Eve fireworks display over Sydney Harbour

The Independent

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1 year ago

Thousands gather for New Year's Eve fireworks at events across Australia

ABC

Revellers have gathered across Australia for New Year's Eve celebrations, with some in Sydney queuing for three days to gain the best vantage point for harbourside fireworks. "This is our first New Year's in Sydney," Ms Oakman said. "They eyes of the world will be watching Sydney as we optimistically bring in the new year with our iconic New Year's …

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1 year ago

New Year 2024: Hong Kong Tourism Board promises largest fireworks celebration ever, here's where to watch it LIVE

Hindustan Times

On New Year's Eve, the Hong Kong Tourism Board will present the largest-ever New Year Countdown Celebrations with the theme "New Year, New Legend" to the local public and visitors around the world. Dane Cheng, Executive Director of the HKTB, said, "The Hong Kong New Year Countdown Celebrations is one of Asia's most captivating countdown events, and has long been …

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1 year ago

All you wanted to know about shopping in Dubai’s iconic malls

The Hindu

Not for nothing is Dubai called the shopper’s paradise. City Walk - a mall with a twist Al Wasl District If European style street shopping is your thing, one of Dubai’s most Instagrammable venues is where you should be. Dubai Hills Mall: Where Thrills and Trends Meet Dubai Hills Estate The city’s newest shopping destination, Dubai Hills Mall is spread …

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1 year, 1 month ago

Skyscraper-studded Dubai has flourished during regional crises. Could it benefit from hosting COP28?

Associated Press

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — In a city known for its excesses, whether reaching toward the sky with the world’s tallest building or hard partying at its beach resorts and bars, Dubai has pulled off another record-breaking feat in the rolling dunes of its desert outskirts. A flock of Arabian Oryx graze at a conservation area in front of the …

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1 year, 1 month ago

PM Modi shares pics of Ayodhya’s ’Deepotsav’, says, ‘new zeal throughout India’

Live Mint

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday shared a glimpse from the "Deepotsav" in Uttar Pradesh's Ayodhya and noted that it was “amazing, divine, and unforgettable.” In a social media post on X in Hindi, the Prime Minister also shared images from the celebrations. The temple town achieved a new Guinness World Record by surpassing the previous record of 1.576 million …

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1 year, 6 months ago

Editorial: Rise of the drones, Independence Day

LA Times

It’s fireworks season in Los Angeles. First, several coastal fireworks shows have been canceled this year because the shows didn’t comply with new rules protecting water quality. Many traditional fireworks shows have been replaced by quieter, less environmentally destructive drone light shows. For example, Los Angeles City Councilmember Monica Rodriguez will host a second pyrotechnics-free Independence Day celebration on Sunday …

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2 years ago

New Year's Eve 2023 in UAE: Watch fireworks at Dubai's Burj Khalifa LIVE here

Hindustan Times

With only a few hours left to mark the onset of New Year 2023 celebrations, the UAE authorities are ensuring safety, security and accessibility where according to Dubai Police, a total of 10,597 personnel, 5,800 security guards, 1,420 volunteers, 3,651 patrols and vehicles and 45 marine boats, are deployed at 30 locations which will host celebrations and fireworks. New Year's …

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Abu Dhabi welcomes 2025 with fireworks and drone show, setting Guinness world records

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