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May 1, 2026
Today’s Atlantic Trivia: World Records
Test your knowledge—and read our stories for a little extra help.
TL;DR
- The world record for an event is 1 hour, 59 minutes, and 30 seconds.
- New shoes were important in achieving this record.
- Early martinis used a 2:1 gin-to-vermouth ratio, much wetter than today's standard.
- Modern dry martinis often follow a 6:1 ratio.
- Different martini variations include the 'in-and-out,' Montgomery (15:1), and Churchill (observe vermouth from across the room).