Table Tennis balls juggled on Bottle Caps

January 27, 2025

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David Rush, a record-breaking enthusiast, has achieved another Guinness World Record by juggling a table tennis ball on bottle caps.

During his visit to the Guinness World Records headquarters in London, Rush completed 10 alternating hits on bottle caps in just 2.09 seconds. This shattered the previous record of 4.18 seconds.

Rush, who holds numerous world records, admitted this task was harder than expected. He struggled to find bottle caps that were large enough for the ball to bounce but still met Guinness’ strict size rules. Despite the challenges, his persistence and skill paid off, cutting the previous record time in half.

Article written by Milli Banbury

This article was written using AI as an assistive tool for research and writing.

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A Year 8 student council asked students how they used technology at school. The results showed that most students used devices for research, typing up work, and checking information. A smaller number used them for games during breaks, but that was not their main purpose. Many students said they preferred devices when they needed to organise ideas quickly or find reliable facts.

The council used the survey to suggest better internet access and more charging stations around the school. They also reminded students that technology should support learning, not distract from it. The survey showed that devices are helpful when they are used with a clear purpose.

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Technology is most useful when students use it for learning with a clear purpose. The student council wants more charging stations around the school. Most students prefer devices because they are faster than books. Year 8 students use devices mostly for games during breaks.