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Australian town crier breaks world record for loudest shout

Joseph McGrail-Bateup, an Australian town crier, has been recognized by Guinness World Records as the world's loudest person. He achieved this title by shouting "now" at an astonishing 122.4 decibels. This new record surpasses the previous one of 121.7 decibels, set by Annalisa Flanagan in 1994 with her shout of "quiet". The sound level is comparable to that of a chainsaw, a jet aircraft taking off, or an ambulance siren at close range. AI

RANK_REASON Record-breaking achievement recognized by Guinness World Records. [lever_c_demoted from research: ic=1 ai=0.0]

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Australian town crier breaks world record for loudest shout

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Associated Press ·

    Australian town crier crowned as world’s loudest person, at 122.4 decibels

    Joseph McGrail-Bateup, an Australian professional air conditioner cleaner and honorary town crier, has been recognised as the world’s loudest person. Guinness World Records last week acknowledged the 58-year-old Canberra resident recorded the loudest ever shout by an individual. …