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In 1951, Sir Hugh Beaver, the then-managing director of Guinness Brewery, was on a hunting trip in North Solland, Norway. During a lull in the conversation, Beaver and his friends started arguing about which was the fastest game bird in Europe.
Unable to find the answer in any reference book, Beaver envisioned a publication that would settle such debates and provide fascinating facts. He enlisted the help of twins Norris and Ross McWhirter, who were researchers and writers.
*First Edition:*
The first edition of "The Guinness Book of Records" was published in 1955, with 1,000 copies given away for free to promote Guinness beer. It became an instant hit, and subsequent editions were sold to the public.
Guinness Brothers' Contribution:
The Guinness brothers, Arthur, Benjamin, and William, founded the Guinness Brewery in Dublin, Ireland, in 1759. While they didn't directly create the Book of Records, their legacy and innovative marketing strategies paved the way for Sir Hugh Beaver's idea.
Unable to find the answer in any reference book, Beaver envisioned a publication that would settle such debates and provide fascinating facts. He enlisted the help of twins Norris and Ross McWhirter, who were researchers and writers.
*First Edition:*
The first edition of "The Guinness Book of Records" was published in 1955, with 1,000 copies given away for free to promote Guinness beer. It became an instant hit, and subsequent editions were sold to the public.
Guinness Brothers' Contribution:
The Guinness brothers, Arthur, Benjamin, and William, founded the Guinness Brewery in Dublin, Ireland, in 1759. While they didn't directly create the Book of Records, their legacy and innovative marketing strategies paved the way for Sir Hugh Beaver's idea.
