<p>A&nbsp;woman in the US state of Texas&nbsp;has set the record for the largest donation of breastmilk by an individual by donating over 2,600 litres of breastmilk. The 36-year-old previously broke the same record in 2014 after donating 1,569.79 litres of breastmilk.</p>

<p>Alyse Ogletree made all her donations to Mothers' Milk Bank in North Texas, a total measuring 2,645.58 litres as of July 2023. She has also donated beyond this record but it was not counted. She said her favourite thing about this is knowing that she is helping other people.</p>

<p>“I have a big heart,” she told the Guinness World Records. “At the end of the day, I’m not made of money and I can’t give away money to good causes over and over because I have a family I have to support for.”</p>

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<p>Alyse found out she was overproducing and throwing it away after she gave birth to her first son Kyle, now 14. She started donating breast milk in 2010 after she learned how to from a nurse.</p>

<p>“Our first child, Kyle, was in the hospital, and I was filling the nurses’ freezer. A nurse asked if I was donating, which I didn’t know was possible, and that is when I learned about it.”</p>

<p>Alyse has two more children, Kage, 12, and Kory, seven. Additionally, she has been a surrogate for another.</p>

<p>She broke the record for the first time when she submitted her application after donating when she had her daughter Kage. She continued donating following the birth of her youngest and when she became a surrogate mother.</p>

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<p>“It’s one of the best feelings in the world,” she said.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Alyse wishes to make other women aware of donating breast milk as they may be able to help other mothers and their babies. She has never been diagnosed with any condition to explain her overproducing, however, she explained she was well-hydrated, had a healthy diet and maintained a consistent pumping schedule.</p>

<p>“Alyse Ogletree has astounded and inspired us once again through her remarkable commitment to donate an incomprehensible amount of surplus breastmilk to fragile infants. Her life-saving efforts are an undeniable testament to her extraordinary generosity and compassion,” said Shaina Starks executive director of Mothers’ Milk Bank of North Texas.</p>

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A woman in the US state of Texas has set the record for the largest donation of breastmilk by an individual by donating over 2,600 litres of breastmilk. The 36-year-old previously broke the same record in 2014 after donating 1,569.

A woman in the US state of Texas has set the record for the largest donation of breastmilk by an individual by donating over 2,600 litres of breastmilk. The 36-year-old previously broke the same record in 2014 after donating 1,569.79 litres of breastmilk. Alyse Ogletree made all her donations to Mothers' Milk Bank in North Texas, a total measuring 2,645.58 litres as of July 2023. She has also donated beyond this record but it was not counted. She said her favourite thing about this is knowing that she is helping other people. “I have a big heart,” she told the Guinness World Records. “At the end of the day, I’m not made of money and I can’t give away money to good causes over and over because I have a family I have to support for.” Also read | Chinese maths 'Prodigy' cheated in contest, organisers confirm Alyse found out she was overproducing and throwing it away after she gave birth to her first son Kyle, now 14. She started donating breast milk in 2010 after she learned how to from a nurse. “Our first child, Kyle, was in the hospital, and I was filling the nurses’ freezer. A nurse asked if I was donating, which I didn’t know was possible, and that is when I learned about it.” Alyse has two more children, Kage, 12, and Kory, seven. Additionally, she has been a surrogate for another. She broke the record for the first time when she submitted her application after donating when she had her daughter Kage. She continued donating following the birth of her youngest and when she became a surrogate mother. Also read | Saudi Arabia’s desert region experiences snow for first time, check videos and photos “It’s one of the best feelings in the world,” she said. Alyse wishes to make other women aware of donating breast milk as they may be able to help other mothers and their babies. She has never been diagnosed with any condition to explain her overproducing, however, she explained she was well-hydrated, had a healthy diet and maintained a consistent pumping schedule. “Alyse Ogletree has astounded and inspired us once again through her remarkable commitment to donate an incomprehensible amount of surplus breastmilk to fragile infants. Her life-saving efforts are an undeniable testament to her extraordinary generosity and compassion,” said Shaina Starks executive director of Mothers’ Milk Bank of North Texas. (With inputs from agencies)

Texas woman sets Guinness World Record by donating over 2,600 litres of breastmilk

<p>A Texas woman, Brittany Lacayo, has made headlines by setting a new Guinness World Record for the widest tongue (female). Brittany has a tongue that measures an incredible 7.90 cm (3.11 in) at its widest point. This achievement ends a record that had remained unchallenged for 10 years.</p>

<h2><strong>Decade-old record surpassed</strong></h2>

<p>Before Brittany’s remarkable feat, the title of the world’s widest tongue belonged to Emily Schlenker, whose tongue measured 7.33 cm (2.89 in). For a decade, no one had come close to breaking this record—until now. Brittany's accomplishment surpasses Emily's, earning her a place in the Guinness World Records.</p>

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<p>Brittany had always been aware that her tongue was larger than average. It was often the subject of playful teasing among her family and friends. However, it wasn’t until her best friend showed her a video of Emily Schlenker, the previous record holder, that Brittany began to think her tongue might be the widest in the world. Inspired by this, she decided to measure her tongue and was surprised to find that she had set a new world record.</p>

<h2><strong>Other unique tongue records</strong></h2>

<p>Brittany’s record isn’t the only unusual tongue-related achievement recognised by Guinness. The record for the widest tongue (male) belongs to Brian Thompson, whose tongue measures 8.88 cm (3.49 in).</p>

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<p>Meanwhile, the world’s longest tongue belongs to Nick Stoeberl, measuring&nbsp;3.97 inches from tip to teeth. Nick has even found a unique way to use his long tongue as he paints with it.</p>

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<p>These records show just how diverse and unexpected human achievements can be. Whether it’s the width or the length, tongues have proven to be a surprising source of world records.</p>

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A Texas woman, Brittany Lacayo, has made headlines by setting a new Guinness World Record for the widest tongue (female). Brittany has a tongue that measures an incredible 7.

A Texas woman, Brittany Lacayo, has made headlines by setting a new Guinness World Record for the widest tongue (female). Brittany has a tongue that measures an incredible 7.90 cm (3.11 in) at its widest point. This achievement ends a record that had remained unchallenged for 10 years. Decade-old record surpassed Before Brittany’s remarkable feat, the title of the world’s widest tongue belonged to Emily Schlenker, whose tongue measured 7.33 cm (2.89 in). For a decade, no one had come close to breaking this record—until now. Brittany's accomplishment surpasses Emily's, earning her a place in the Guinness World Records. Brittany Lacayo from the USA has been verified as having the world's widest tongue at 7.90 cm (3.11 in) 😝 pic.twitter.com/32UqA7lj4U — Guinness World Records (@GWR) August 15, 2024 × Also read | Someone is killing stray cats with steel darts in China. They might go unpunished Brittany had always been aware that her tongue was larger than average. It was often the subject of playful teasing among her family and friends. However, it wasn’t until her best friend showed her a video of Emily Schlenker, the previous record holder, that Brittany began to think her tongue might be the widest in the world. Inspired by this, she decided to measure her tongue and was surprised to find that she had set a new world record. Other unique tongue records Brittany’s record isn’t the only unusual tongue-related achievement recognised by Guinness. The record for the widest tongue (male) belongs to Brian Thompson, whose tongue measures 8.88 cm (3.49 in). Also read | Caught on camera: Son crashes into father's car, takes a U-turn and violently rams again Meanwhile, the world’s longest tongue belongs to Nick Stoeberl, measuring 3.97 inches from tip to teeth. Nick has even found a unique way to use his long tongue as he paints with it. Also read | Sweden starts killing 20 per cent of its brown bear population despite outcry against 'macho pride' These records show just how diverse and unexpected human achievements can be. Whether it’s the width or the length, tongues have proven to be a surprising source of world records. (With inputs from agencies)

Texas woman breaks 10-year-old world record for widest tongue

<p>A rather unusual incident occurred in Silsbee, Texas, near the Louisiana border, where a 64-year-old woman named Peggy Jones had a terrifying encounter with a hawk and a snake. The incident, which took place on July 25, left her with cuts and bruises&nbsp;on her arm and face.</p>

<p>Peggy Jones was going about her routine lawn-mowing activities when her day took a bewildering turn. Out of nowhere, a snake landed on her arm after it was dropped from the sky by a hawk.&nbsp;Struggling to remove the wriggling snake, Peggy found herself in a perilous situation as the snake coiled around her arm and began striking at her face.</p>

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<p>"As I was trying to fling the snake off, it wrapped around my arm," she told CBS News adding, "The snake was striking in my face, it struck my glasses a couple of times... He was striking and striking, and he just kept hanging on."</p>

<h2><strong>Aggressive hawk</strong></h2>

<p>Further, as Peggy was grappling with the snake, the hawk suddenly entered the scene with a swift dive. The hawk attempted to seize the snake it had dropped, which was now ensnared around Peggy's arm.</p>

<p>In the process, the hawk's talons dug deep into Peggy's flesh, causing further injury.</p>

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<p>"Then the hawk appeared just as fast as the snake appeared," Peggy said adding, "The hawk grabbed the snake that was wrapped around my arm and pulled it like he was going to carry it away. And when he did, it flung my arm up. The hawk was carrying my arm and the snake with it."</p>

<p>"There were puncture wounds, cuts, abrasions, scratches and severe bruising," she said, adding that the snake's attacks to her face damaged her glasses.</p>

<p>A fierce battle ensued between Peggy, the snake, and the hawk. The hawk relentlessly tried to regain its prey, repeatedly injuring Peggy with its talons.&nbsp;</p>

<p>After a relentless struggle, the hawk managed to wrench the snake away from Peggy's arm. The traumatic encounter left Peggy in shock, and her husband quickly took her to the hospital for medical attention.&nbsp;</p>

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A rather unusual incident occurred in Silsbee, Texas, near the Louisiana border, where a 64-year-old woman named Peggy Jones had a terrifying encounter with a hawk and a snake.

A rather unusual incident occurred in Silsbee, Texas, near the Louisiana border, where a 64-year-old woman named Peggy Jones had a terrifying encounter with a hawk and a snake. The incident, which took place on July 25, left her with cuts and bruises on her arm and face. Peggy Jones was going about her routine lawn-mowing activities when her day took a bewildering turn. Out of nowhere, a snake landed on her arm after it was dropped from the sky by a hawk. Struggling to remove the wriggling snake, Peggy found herself in a perilous situation as the snake coiled around her arm and began striking at her face. Also Read | Wagner reaping benefits from instability in Niger, says US State Secretary Antony Blinken "As I was trying to fling the snake off, it wrapped around my arm," she told CBS News adding, "The snake was striking in my face, it struck my glasses a couple of times... He was striking and striking, and he just kept hanging on." Aggressive hawk Further, as Peggy was grappling with the snake, the hawk suddenly entered the scene with a swift dive. The hawk attempted to seize the snake it had dropped, which was now ensnared around Peggy's arm. In the process, the hawk's talons dug deep into Peggy's flesh, causing further injury. Also Read | Man gets furious and locks ex-colleagues at former workplace after being fired from job "Then the hawk appeared just as fast as the snake appeared," Peggy said adding, "The hawk grabbed the snake that was wrapped around my arm and pulled it like he was going to carry it away. And when he did, it flung my arm up. The hawk was carrying my arm and the snake with it." "There were puncture wounds, cuts, abrasions, scratches and severe bruising," she said, adding that the snake's attacks to her face damaged her glasses. A fierce battle ensued between Peggy, the snake, and the hawk. The hawk relentlessly tried to regain its prey, repeatedly injuring Peggy with its talons. After a relentless struggle, the hawk managed to wrench the snake away from Peggy's arm. The traumatic encounter left Peggy in shock, and her husband quickly took her to the hospital for medical attention. Watch | Nepal initiates investigation against former Prime Ministers × Being a resident of rural Texas, she is accustomed to wildlife interactions. She mentioned that witnessing a hawk grabbing a snake wasn't entirely foreign to her, as it's a common hunting behaviour among hawks. "I've actually seen a hawk pick up a snake. That's something they do, that's how they kill their prey," she said. The incident has left her struggling with sleep disturbances, and she now carries a newfound awareness of the potential risks present in her surroundings. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here. ×

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