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What’s in a name? For Laurence Watkins, it’s 2,253 words — World’s longest!

What’s in a name? For Laurence Watkins, it’s over 2,200 words! Meet the man with the world’s longest personal name that takes ...
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Merriam-Webster adds more than 5,000 new words to dictionary, including 'dad bod' and 'rizz'

Some of the 21st century's newest English words, including "rizz," "dad bod," and "photobomb," have been added to the latest edition of a well-known dictionary. Merriam-Webster, a leading American ...

Man holds record for having ‘world’s longest name,’ takes about 20 minutes to read aloud

(CNN) - A 60-year-old man from New Zealand is the holder of the “world’s longest name.” For everyday use, he goes by Laurence ...

Man with world's longest name re-affirmed by Guinness

His full name, which has more than 2,200 words, takes 20 minutes to recite and fills seven pages on his birth certificate.

Why one New Zealander legally added 2,253 words to his name & how it changed the law forever

Laurence Watkins from New Zealand holds the world record for the longest name. He legally added 2,253 words to his name. This unusual feat led to law changes in New Zealand. While it brought him fame ...

New Zealand man reaffirmed as holder of world's longest name

A 60-year-old man from Auckland, New Zealand, has been re-affirmed as the holder of the world's longest name. For everyday ...