Gothamist does not condone shoplifting, but we can't help but be impressed by this video, in which a tiny woman uses the mystical power of a long skirt to hide a 24-pack of Guinness. What's truly magnificent is the way she continues to move fluidly, seemingly unencumbered by the huge, hops-filled weights (Pat Kiernan estimates the beer weighs at least 20 pounds). Little is known about the beer-lifter—did she get busted (presumably, no)? Is she the inspiration behind Black Magic Woman? We don't know, but from now on, she's making every beer run at the party. more ›

Daphne Guinness, fashion designer and heiress to the massive brewing fortune, is being sued by her Fifth Avenue neighbors, Karim and Tina Samii, for repeatedly flooding their bathroom since she moved in upstairs in 2008. The first time they admit it was the contractors' fault, but the three other times they claim it has been because Guinness had forgotten she left the bath water running. The suit says her neighbors "are fearful of leaving their premises unattended, not known when Ms. Guinness' willful misconduct will cause another flood to their premises." more ›

Last night we sent photographer Jeanne Wilson over to The 69th Regiment Armory to check out an attempt to break the Guinness World Record for the largest dodgeball game. The title was previously owned by San Diego, who had 450 in attendance for a game, but yesterday New York stole that honor when around 700 folks showed up to whale rubber balls at each other. Way to go, Team NYC! Check out some video below—the chaos ensues around the 1 minute mark. more ›

It's set to be a gorgeous day for a parade (a high of 64 degrees is expected), so we're guessing that today's St. Patrick's Day Parade will be especially well-attended. But, remember, the NYPD is cracking down on alcohol consumption and public intoxication—no hijinks because Police Commissioner Ray Kelly is Grand Marshal this year! more ›

Seventy-three zombies came to life this morning to break the Guinness World Record for the most people simultaneously reenacting the dance from Michael Jackson's Thriller video. (The previous record was 62, set in Toronto in 2006.) The title was reclaimed by the U.S.A. today at 10:00 a.m. EST inside Madame Tussauds’ in Times Square, where the wax figure of Michael Jackson gazed proudly down upon dancing zombies who traveled from as far away as Ohio. more ›