. >> they created the largest ever human mattress domino chain. eers carefully arranged the mattresses in an empty section of a shopping mall and put backs against the mattress and fell backwards, causing a chain reaction. it took ten minutes. they hold the record for mattress dominos. the previous record was 850 people. that was set in february. you can do a record for anything. >> were you serving as cheerleader for these guys? you sing, dance and cheer. >> no. i'm concern windows the humidity. i've had it. i'm putting my foot down and stomping right now. satellite and radar picking up on a few clouds this morning. we are also going to get sunshine in here throughout the day. that's what is going to heat the temperatures up as we go in to the afternoon. that will continue, too, we look at ellicott city, as i take you outside and start out drab and dreary, we start to brighten things up a little bit. that's what we like to see on a monday. what we don't like to feel for the most part, especially the ladies out there, because it's not going to be a

to china where they broke the record for human mattress domino. check it out. yeah, pretty cool? no, not really. this is the second time the record has been broken this year. the first was 850 human mattress dominoes, but this thing in china, they had 1001 volunteers all willing to fall over for a cause. took 11 minutes for them all to go down. by the way, the event was sponsored by a mattress company. >> shocking. >> yes. >> shocking. >> we want to hear what you think. send your e-mails to mcginty's mail bag. the address, mailbag@wusa9.com. 9news now will be right back. 9news now is sponsored in part by nissan. >>> in the mail bag tonight, we got a bit of a backup as i was away last week. we have to get to this one from craig in king george, virginia. came in wednesday on pepco's problems, which is all anybody was talking about. craig says those who would fix the problem by moving the lines under ground are being foolish. buried lines must be highly insulated. insulation breaks down relatively quickly. overheadlines, contractors, animals, mother nature conspire against buried li

it took about ten minutes for the human mattress domino chain to fall. i'm changing sheets and flipping mattresses. >> that does happen. >>> crowds in taiwan are going crazy over lego sculptures. a giant t-rex was one of dozens on display. the show features 45 works made from 500,000 lego pieces. the exhibition has already been on display in 40 other cities worldwide and has attracted millions of visitors. >>> and in silicon valley, a dance party to help fight childhood bone cancer. the sun beam foundation is putting on a zumbathon to raise money for cancer research. the fitness program, which my mom loves, involves both dancing and aerobic elements as well. it starts at 9:00 at addis addison-penzak jewish community center in silicon valley. if you're interested in dancing for the cause or just getting exercise, you can still buy ticket for $25 at the door. a benefit concert will kick off at noon after the zumbathon. >> very cool. >> very nice, right? >> yeah. >> we want to thank you for making us a part of your morning. nice to see you again. >> likewis

. >>> plus, going for a new world record in human mattress dominos. could they do it. we'll show you coming up next. >>> get ready to sweat again. tucker is back with the hot forecast and lauren demarco is checking your commute early on this monday morning. we'll be right back. to deposi. instead, they use citibank mobile check deposit. it's easy. they just snap a pic... ♪ hit send... and their checks are deposited right to their account. well almost all of their checks. stand back. seriously? [ male announcer ] citibank mobile check deposit. easier banking. every step of the way. [ male announcer ] citibank mobile check deposit. we gotta sell the car. where would we even start? get the car. hi howard. get in. hi, good to see you. start with an actual written offer when selling your car, no strings attached. carmax. start here. >>> welcome back. it is 5:45 right now taking a live look outside and a beautiful sunrise it looks like out there and now, this is sky fox actually. sky fox is working double duty. they are on their way to something but they thought why not just

check this out, 1001 volunteers september a new begin net world record for the largest ever human mattress domino rally. from the tipping of the first mattress to the last, the chain reaction took about 10 minutes to complete beating the previous record of 850 set in new orleans this past february. almost painful. my goodness. >>> for one competition in england, it is all in the toes. vying for a world toe wrestling championship. they interlocked toes trying to force each other's digits to the floor. a referee owe fish yates including a prematch inspection for proper hygiene. the competition began in 1976 when local pub gears tried to think of a sport in which the english could win. i hate to say it, bill, but i think i could probably win that. >> long toes? >> i have monkey toes. >> are they like claws? >> yes, they are. cat's out of the bag. i can't believe i said that. >> interesting. happy i know that now for some strange reason. >> thanks, bill. it is time now for an early look at stories that we'll follow on nbc. >>> there will be a bankruptcy hearing for solyndra. the solar energy firm tha

. >>> the largest ever human mattress domino chain, take a look. one volunteers arranged the mattresses in a shgfud'g mall and put their backs against the mattresses and fell backwards causing a chain reaction. it took 10 minutes to fall. the previous record was 850 people, that was set back in february. i'm impressed with that. not as dangerous as the lawn chairs with the hot air balloon. >>> we are learned there is a change this the way olympic uniforms will be made. >>> the president hits the campaign trail in ohio, why mitt romney's past job experience is expected to be the focal point of the president's speech. >>> fiat is advertising a feature putting a smile on the face of coffee lovers. why it brings a new means to the phrase coffee on the go. >>> a mix of sun and clouds. the heat and humidity will be sticking around for a while. i will tell you how hot it's going to get and how humid coming up. >>> there are no delays 8 -9d 5, a serious crash in carroll county. i will have the details coming up from good morning maryland. chances are, you'

shanghai, china volunteers said a new guinness book record after creating the largest ever human mattress dominoeers carefully arranged 1001 mattresses at an intersection of a shopping mall and then put their backs against the mattresses creating a chain reaction. it took 10 minutes to topple. who had this idea? >> i have no idea. looks like they had a good time. a bold move by concert organizers in london. they pulled the plug on bruce springsteen's concert saturday night in hyde park featuring paul mccarthy. >> concertgoers were not very happy about. springsteen was playing a cover of "" twist "and shout" with paul mccartney when the audio went out. this occurred because it was past curfew. concertgoers>> the queen of soul told cnn in an e-mail that she is a longtime fan of ""american idol" and is interested in coming on as a judge. jennifer lopez and steven tyler will not be coming back next season. fox has not replied to aretha franklin's e-mail. >> i think they need her on "american idol. >> and who does not love the queen of soul? >> exactly. we have more to come in the next hour. >> comin

china, a new guinness world record. 101 volunteers successfully creating the largest ever human mattress dominothe trick, don't dj that mattress when it falls on you. keep it going. that's a trip around the world in 80 seconds. lift off into space. >> 5, 4, 3, 2, 1... lift off, lift off the soyuz. >> harris: a russian soyuz over the skies of kazakhstan carrying three astronauts including one american to the national space station. it will take two days to reach their colleagues at the space outpost where they'll prepare for unprecedented amount of traffic. a cargo from japan and london's landmark looking different today. and daredevil dancers taking offer some of the best known sites. the performance included red acrobats bouncing up and down. and others walked across the roof the gas domed city hall. today, eye popping events, across seven city landmarks, part of london's cultural olympiad. and the olympics begin july 27th. the stars ap stripes underfire. why one state is banning flying our american flag in one very public place. and i don't know, was it tacky? you make the call. hmmm. one cou

setting a new guinness world book record for the largest human mattress domino's. 1,001 mattress setup and took ten minutes. previous record was set here in the united states. new orleans. trumped again by china. >> quick update on green mounta mountain roasters. >> stock down. traders talking about mp d-day that out. it would show growth is continuing to slow. we will keep an eye on it. if i get anything more we will have it later in the day. >> you didn't have to be that quick. >> you said quick. i was looking at the clock. >> usually three minutes. i was like -- trying to get the frame of reference good okay. anyway, we are heading towards the closing bell. dow still looking very soggy. down for seven straight mondays. >> who can explain it? are we up for seven straight

point, over the weekend 1001 volunteers set a new guinness record for the largest-ever human-mattress domino chain. >> the new record tops one set right here in the u.s. 850 people did it back in february, and shockingly the record before was set in china. you know, we were talking about this story in the meeting and i hadn't seen the video yet and thought, this sounds really goofy. it was really entertaining to watch. >> i wanted to be in it. >> it was way better than i thought it was going to be. >> wouldn't you do that? >> why not? >> comeny mattress thingy. it goes along with overnight. >> i'm not going to devote a whole weekend to it but i'll do a couple of hours, especially on the company dime, why not. >>> how a beauty queen impressed judges because of something she can't do. >> what a stunt involving lawn chairs, helium balloons, and perhaps way too much hot air. you're watching "world news now." 3q there she is ! hey, i got a leak ! yoo hoo ! wait a minute, come back ! um, miss ? up here! right. like 85% of us, you have hard water stains and that cleaner's not gonna cut it. truth is

domino? yet 1001 people and of course mattresses these chinese volunteers mostly, delivers the into mattresses for all the dominoes to fall and now volunteers have a place in the guinness book of world records. you're not to be a professional to make our plan today segment check it out with the cleveland and the indians play the blues jays to a spectacular catch in the stands if and walking down museum with a big gold and money and in a hot dog in the other where is the ball? it is right there between his legs did bounce up and he caught its with the thighs. monster catch. live crash as yet falls we're fractures' cyclists the tour de france well this scene at all you can now add tax and nails to the list. >>> he has a flat tire he says told me once they're real whether our society is bike up. >>> that's unfortunate the course is littered with nils yesterday and many cyclists had problems of flat tires at least 30 riders were stopped and asked police to investigate. not cool. since 26 coming up their war of words and the campaign trail new questions on the business record of my rummy. the perim

domino? you get 1001 people and mattresses, these chinese and one by one they went down. they held the challenge in a mall in shanghai. it took 10 minutes for all dominoes to fall. now they have a place in guinness book of records. >>> in surrey now dominates what the record she is on and the a's go along sports next. >>> giants and a's in the thick of the playoff race. melky cabrera not in the lineup his wife having one of these. sandoval's scores posey was 3/4 in the game the giants with the astros. a's and twins a solo shot his first career four hit game. the a's went 9-4. serena williams pete coco vandeweghe in the bank of the west classic at stanford. final round of john deere classic is that johnson delivers the knockout blow. he taps in for birdie to pick up his second win of the year. almost a gimme. nascar the monster ma in new hampshire to any hammond lead for half their raise but casey cain wins his second race of the year. coming up on game day tonight. >>> see you at 11 on cbs 5 good night.

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