WORLDKINGS - Worldkings News - America Records Institute (AMRI) Galt Arena Gardens: Oldest continuously-operating ice hockey arena in the world
15-05-2023
(WorldKings.org) Galt Arena Gardens officially opened on January 20, 1922 and is in continuous operation to this day.
WORLDKINGS - Worldkings News - America Records Institute (AMRI) Strathcona Cup: Oldest international curling competition in the world
27-04-2023
(WorldKings.org) The Strathcona Cup is the oldest international curling competition in the world, first held in 1903.
WORLDKINGS - Worldkings News - America Records Institute (AMRI) Tunnel Punta Olimpica: Highest vehicular tunnel in the world
18-04-2023
(WorldKings.org) Tunnel Punta Olimpica is the highest vehicular tunnel in the world, located at 4,735 meters above sea level.
WORLDKINGS - Worldkings News - America Records Institute (AMRI) Zhemchug Canyon: Deepest submarine canyon in the world
10-04-2023
(WorldKings.org) Named after a Soviet research ship and a word meaning “pearl,” Zhemchug Canyon cuts into the ocean floor at the edge of the Continental Shelf.
WORLDKINGS - Worldkings News - America Records Institute (AMRI) Parry Sound: World's deepest natural freshwater port
07-04-2023
(WorldKings.org) Parry Sound’s depth (generally 30–90 m) reaches a maximum of 165 m near the Main Channel, which leads to Lake Huron.
WORLDKINGS - Worldkings News - America Records Institute (AMRI) Chris Hadfield: World’s first person to record an MV in space
05-04-2023
(WorldKings.org) The first music video filmed entirely in space was by Canadian Commander Chris Hadfield in May 2012. Hadfield recorded his version of “Space Oddity“ during his last mission on board the International Space Station.
WORLDKINGS - Worldkings News - America Records Institute (AMRI) Archie: World’s first Internet search engine
21-03-2023
(WorldKings.org) This first search engine had nothing to do with the interactive interfaces we know. On the contrary, its interface was a simple landing page with a few search parameters.
WORLDKINGS - Worldkings News - America Records Institute (AMRI) Toronto General Hospital: Hospital to perform world's first lung transplant
18-03-2023
(WorldKings.org) The Toronto General Hospital (TGH) is a major teaching hospital in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, and the flagship campus of the University Health Network (UHN).
WORLDKINGS - Worldkings News - America Records Institute (AMRI) Molinere Underwater Sculpture Park: World's first underwater sculpture park
16-03-2023
(WorldKings.org) The sculptures have been designed to promote coral growth using techniques to reduce the pH of the cement and by applying a textured surface. This encourages coral polyps to attach to the surface and eventually the structure will become a sanctuary for small marine life.
WORLDKINGS - Worldkings News - America Records Institute (AMRI) Mount Thor: World’s greatest vertical drop
14-03-2023
(WorldKings.org) Mount Thor features Earth's greatest vertical drop of 1,250 m, with the cliff overhanging at an average angle of 15 degrees from vertical.
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