Stag Party Attempts to Break Guinness World Records

Charlie Badderley’s stag party attempted to break four Guinness World Records last week. They spent a stag weekend in Somerset to do just that. However, they did not really make it due to insufficient burgers. Furthermore, the weather was not in their favor.

For Charlie’s stag do, the whole group traveled in a fur covered bus that was made to look like a stag. It even had antlers! They drove to Somerset central to attempt record-breaking stag do feats.

Hundred Meter Space Hopper Dash

So start it off, the group tried to break the world record for the 100-meter space hopper dash in Berrow beach. They hopped on space hoppers and bounced on it for 100 meters to break the world record of 30.2 seconds. However, the weather was not on their side as it was cold and there were high winds. They finished 100 meters with 58 seconds.

Wrap the Stag in Newspaper

Defeated, but with high hopes that they can conquer the other challenges, the stag group drove to Street. There, they attempted to break the record of the fastest time it takes for eight people to wrap a person in newspaper. Though the team of eight people managed to do the task quite fast since they managed to do it in one minute and 32 seconds, they were still a few seconds slower than the current record of one minute and 28 seconds.

Hamburgers Eaten in Three Minutes

Next, the group headed to McDonald’s to break another record. How many hamburgers can they eat in three minutes? Well, the group didn’t even have the chance to break the current record because McDonald’s said that they did not have enough hamburgers for them to even attempt to break the record.

Eggs Crushed with Their Forehead

The fourth and last challenge was to see how many eggs they can crush with their forehead in 30 seconds. However, plans to beat that record was set aside as they all started to pass drinks around.

Noble Intentions

A hen do or stag do’s main purpose is to ensure that the person getting married gets to make the most out of their last moments of freedom or to give that person “a proper sendoff” before tying the knot. In that sense, this event was a success because Charlie admits that he did have a lot of fun during his stag weekend.

The best part about this whole endeavor is that it is not just about the groom-to-be’s happiness. This particular stag do was meant to raise funds for Help for Heroes. All the crazy antics aside and even if they failed to break the record, they did have noble intentions.

An Enchanting Destination That Brings a Smile on Your Face

Ireland is a beloved holiday destination with a big reputation. This island, located at the north-west of continental Europe, is an enchanting travel destination where legends merge with reality. From history to literature, from natural wonders to great cultural heritage, from foot tapping music to merriment, this tiny island packs a vacation full of promise where something is sure for someone.

 

It is often said about this fascinating country that when you visit it never forget to bring a smile with you as it will be returned a hundred times to you. Come here and enjoy the warmth and friendliness of its people which will easily bring a smile on your face. One other thing which draws your attention is Ireland’s traditional foot tapping music and wonderful skill of Irish dancers which will totally enthrall you. The passion of music and dance passes from generation to generation and its high esteem in the hearts of Irish people and the visitors will never die with the passage of time.

Dublin is the hot and happening capital of Ireland which wants to meet you. It is one of the Europe’s oldest and grandest cities with deep and intriguing historical and cultural back story but at the same time it is a happening cosmopolitan ambiance radiates energy and atmosphere like nowhere else. So make a plan to this fun loving place, a thriving center of art and culture with a modern, medieval and Georgian architecture by booking business class flights to Ireland and do remember this is going to be an alluring experience for you. The country offers its visitors several reasons to visit it again and again.

Magnificent Dublin Castle

Since its establishment in 1204 AD, Dublin Castle has played a significant role in the country’s history. It functions as a military fortress, a prison, courts of law, and seat of administration in Ireland for 700 years. Rebuilt again and again, it is now used for important state receptions and presidential inauguration is adorned with state-of-art conference and dining facilities is open for guided tours. Don’t miss this opportunity.

Historical Kilmainham Gaol

To know about the history of Ireland, do visit its historical and heritage sites and Kilmainham Gaol is one of those places. This particular site witnessed some of the most heroic and tragic events of country and its emergence as a modern nation.

Major attractions of Kilmainham Gaol include various exhibitions detailing with political and penal history, audio-visual shows and guided tours. It is one of the busiest sites of country so prior booking are necessary to avoid any hassles.

Alluring Cliffs of Moher

The Cliffs of Moher are Ireland’s most visited natural attractions which are truly magical and steal the heart of over one million spectators every year. Located just south of the village of Doolin in Co. Clare, Ireland, standing at the towering height of 214 meters, these are Ireland’s premier tourist attractions and must see for anyone visiting Ireland.

On a clear day from the Cliffs of Moher, one can see Aran Island, Galway Bay, Twelve Pins and the Maum Turk mountains in Connemara, Loop Head to the south along with Dingle Peninsula and Blasket Islands in Kerry. O’Brien’s Tower stands near the highest point have served as a viewing point for visitors for hundreds of years. To visit more such magnificent attractions of country give a chance to Carltonleisure.com to plan your holiday trip that you remember forever.

Enjoy Trad music 

Feel rejuvenated and indulge in traditional Irish music, more commonly known as ‘Trad” is the heart of Ireland’s pub scene. Doolin, a small village in County Clare is a center of Irish music, lively music scene full of upbeat jigs and heart breaking ballads that you can find in the pubs throughout the Ireland.

Stag Night: The Truth About Booze, Hangovers, and Cures

As tradition goes, stag nights will always involve women, booze, and crazy antics. The last one is mainly because of the booze as well. Most folks know that alcohol reduces a person’s inhibition to zero making more of those humiliating or embarrassing stag do pranks actually doable.

Now, before enjoying that stag night or weekend, here are some facts that might come in handy. Understanding the truth behind alcohol, hangovers, and hangover cures will definitely make that night or weekend a lot more fun and less dreadful.

Truth be told, occasionally drinking alcohol is actually good for one’s health. Studies show that it can even improve creative thinking. However, too much of anything is really bad and alcohol is no exception.

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, excessive drinking causes around 80,000 deaths in a year. Though that survey was based in the United States, similar incidences do occur in other parts of the world.

Alcohol does have short and long-term effects. Short-term effects include impaired decision making, slurred speech, risky behavior, loss of inhibition. Drinking booze also increases the risk for high blood pressure and depression.

Most folks know that in the long run, too much alcohol will affect one’s liver. Eventually, the pancreas gets damaged too. Once that liver fails, the only solution will be to get a transplant.

The Morning After

Very few folks who drink alcohol dread the morning after. If they did, they probably wouldn’t consume so much alcohol. Why do some people get a hangover the morning after? This is mainly caused by the body’s failure to metabolize all that ethanol from the alcohol.

What’s more, there are some substances in alcoholic beverages that can make that hangover worse. That’s why some folks get a hangover after drinking certain drinks or brands, but do not really get it from others.

Everyone that has consumed too much alcohol would know what a hangover is like. It comes with headache, thirst, nausea, dysphoria, sensitivity to light, lethargy, and noise. At times, it also includes heightened psychological symptoms of anxiety and depression.

Getting Rid of a Hangover

Different people have different means of getting rid of hangovers which makes it quite interesting. For many, the “hair of the dog that bit you” works. So, their solution to a hangover is simply to drink more of what caused it.

Other folks would drink coffee, pain medication for the headache, or eat a heavy meal. Some would say that “Scotland’s other national drink,” Irn-Bru does wonders for those who are hungover. Of course, Scotland’s primary national drink, Scotch whisky, may also work if it is the hair of the dog that bit you.

In truth, the only sure cure for a hangover is to drink moderately or not at all. Studies from the Department of Complementary Medicine at Exeter University show that most of the “cures” people use really don’t get rid of that hangover.

The study consisted of eight different cures including prickly pear, propranolol, artichoke, topisteron, borage, tolfenamic acid, and sugar. Among all those cures, only tolfenamic acid and borage seem to have an effect.

So, drink moderately and know oneself. Going over one’s limit really isn’t such a good idea especially when it comes to alcohol consumption. That’s also true for women celebrating their last night of freedom.