Pornainen, Finland--A giant sand battery, located in Pornainen, Finland, was built by Polar Night Energy; it can store up to 100 megawatt-hours of thermal energy, using 2,000 tons of crushed soapstone to provide heat for the local district heating network and sets the world record for the World's Largest Sand Battery,.

Los Angeles, California, United States--Rondo Energy has commenced commercial operations of a 100 MWh Rondo Heat Battery (RHB) — now running at full capacity at a Holmes Western Oil Corporation facility in California; the battery sets the world record for the World's Largest Industrial Heat Battery.

North Pole--Richard Eitel reached the North Pole via a long sea expedition and then cross-country skied to the exact geographic point; his journey was supported by his family and set the new world record for the Oldest person to visit the North Pole, according to the WORLD RECORD ACADEMY.

Arlington County, Virginia, United States--The Lockheed C-5M Super Galaxy can hold over 35,000 cubic feet of cargo, and sets the world record for the World's largest military transport aircraft, according to the WORLD RECORD ACADEMY.

Copenhagen, Denmark--Pandora A/S, a Danish jewelry manufacturer and retailer, started as a family-run jewelry shop in Copenhagen, is selling more than 100 million pieces per year, setting the world record for being the World's Largest Jewelry Brand, according to the WORLD RECORD ACADEMY.

Edgerton, Wisconsin, United States--The giant Culver's restaurant located in Edgerton, Wisconsin, in the Edgerton area, has a large meeting room available for private events, making it a popular spot for road trips; it sets the world record for being the World's Largest Culver's, according to the WORLD RECORD ACADEMY.

The Military Ocean Terminal Sunny Point, located near Southport, North Carolina, serves as a transfer point for moving military equipment, ammunition, and explosives between ships, trains, and trucks; it sets the world record for being the World’s largest military terminal, according to the WORLD RECORD ACADEMY.

The World Championship Cheese Contest is hosted biennially in Madison, Wisconsin; in 2025, the contest featured 2,414 entries from 31 states among the 117 classes of products, setting the world record for being the World's premier technical dairy competition, according to the WORLD RECORD ACADEMY.