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Detroit Man Breaks Guinness World Record with 11,578-Pound Rubber Band Ball

  • Claude P. Moore began his rubber band ball project in 2015, starting with two rubber bands.
  • Over eleven years, he built the ball to an impressive 11,578 pounds, surpassing the previous record.
  • The record was confirmed in August 2026 by Guinness World Records during an official measurement.
  • Friends and family supported him throughout this extensive journey, helping transport the enormous ball.
  • The previous record was broken, establishing Moore's creation as the largest rubber band ball in the world.
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