Richard still gets his world record with Eiffel Tower of more than 700,000 matches: ‘We were too strict’ | Abroad

guinness bookA seemingly insignificant detail seemed to cost Frenchman Richard Plaud (47) his head. But in retrospect, Guinness World Records also thought that was a bit harsh. So, after eight years of construction, he still gets paid for his work. His 7.19 meter high Eiffel Tower made of 706,900 matchsticks is officially recognized as a world record.