Largest Cheese Sculpture
They say that Hollywood can make or break dreams, and this was never more apparent than on September 18, 2015. This was the day that The Melt created a cheese sculpture that was bound to become as memorable as some of the biggest movie stars in the city. Weighing in at a whopping 1,524 pounds, the cheese was carved out of a block of aged Wisconsin cheddar. The original block clocked in at around a ton, so over 400 pounds of cheese had...
World’s Smallest Roadworthy Car
When Austin Coulson informed his family that he was going to build the world’s smallest roadworthy car, they were understandably skeptical. Although they maintained a great deal of faith in his ability to build the automobile, they were less confident that the vehicle would actually be approved for driving purposes. Coulson was not deterred, and threw himself into researching what he’d need to do in order to get the stamp...
World’s Littlest Skyscraper: Newby-McMahon Building
Those who are accustomed to the towering skyscrapers in metropolis areas like Manhattan will be surprised by the relatively short stature of the tiniest skyscraper in the world. Built in 1919, the forty-foot structure stands proudly in Wichita Falls, Texas. Once the embarrassment of an entire city, the Newby-McMahon Building is now the pride of its town. It’s located at Seventh and LaSalle streets and has even been included in a...
The World’s Smallest Pub: Dog and Bone
When it comes to keeping a cozy pub, the owners of Dog and Bone have truly outdone themselves. This busy bar, which just so happens to be located inside of a phone booth, is only three feet by three feet. A bartender stands inside, tending to the steady stream of customers that frequent the tiny establishment. Located in Shepreth, Cambridgeshire, this pub has been used to bring attention to the fate of the Plough, a local pub that...
World’s Largest Cake
If it takes a village to raise a child, then it should come as no surprise that it takes a virtual village of bakers and cake designers—300 in all—to set the Guinness World Record for the largest cake sculpture. Presented at the Milan Trade Fair, the behemoth cake that took the honors was crafted with a sponge base. Then it was topped with icing, as well as edible models of some of the most well-known sites in Italy. The patriotic...