The Great Read: They Want You to Get Off Your Couch, and Go Set a World Record
When it comes to mass-participation events, would-be record setters are finding it harder than ever to draw a crowd. But it’s still fun to try.
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August 13, 2025, 2:01 p.m. Eastern time

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They Want You to Get Off Your Couch, and Go Set a World Record

When it comes to mass-participation events, would-be record setters are finding it harder than ever to draw a crowd. But it’s still fun to try.

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