8legs: Guinness world records

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Liverpool Road Station in Manchester, built in 1830, is credited as the world’s oldest surviving terminal railway station open to visitors.
The station was part of the pioneering Liverpool and Manchester Railway and helped reshape Britain's transport network.
The station closed for passenger service in 1844 and for freight in 1975, but the site was preserved.
Today the station forms part of the Science and Industry Museum and holds Grade I listed status.
Visitors can see early railway features like a brick viaduct and a modern girder bridge.
Heighington Station (1826) predates Liverpool Road but is not a terminus and has little remaining original structure.
The site was once used as part of Coronation Street’s set by Granada Studios.
The station remains a key piece of Manchester's industrial heritage, linked to Britain’s early railways.
Liverpool Road is part of the Science and Industry Museum complex.
The article confirms Guinness World Records’ recognition of the station as the oldest surviving terminal.
The complex includes historical transport elements that illustrate early railway travel etiquette and operation.
The station's history reflects the broader Industrial Revolution impact on travel and economy.

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Barnes lost his right arm in an electrocution and later became a top-speed drummer using a robotic prosthetic.
Researchers at Georgia Tech helped develop a six-electrode prosthetic that reads muscle signals to drive the drums.
The current system enables up to 20 hits per second, expanding the range of timbres and speeds Barnes can play.
Barnes achieved a Guinness World Record for most drum beats per minute using a prosthetic in 2019.
Beyond fame, Barnes aims to lower costs and broaden access to prosthetics for disabled musicians.
Barnes founded Limitless Sound, a nonprofit to develop prosthetics for other disabled musicians.
He recounts performing in Moscow to a large audience after mounting his new prosthetic.
Barnes collaborated with university engineers and students to refine the prosthetic through robotics and AI.
The story highlights a broader message: accessible assistive tech can empower disabled artists worldwide.

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Geronimo, a border collie–kelpie mix, wowed the crowd with a jump rope routine at halftime.
The dog already holds a Guinness World Record for most jump-rope skips in one minute (91).
A second record was set with 128 double-Dutch-style skips during the same performance.
Jonathan L Graff posted footage of the act showing Geronimo jumping the ropes with two other dogs spinning them.
Storyful provided the footage used for the highlight reel.
The halftime stunt added entertainment value to the Michigan State–Purdue game.
No injuries were reported during the performance.
The event occurred during a college basketball game in late February.
Geronimo’s jump rope routine showcased professional-level training.
The video was circulated as a notable sports moment by the outlet credited.

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