"Guinness Reverses Decision, Awards French Man World Record for Matchstick Eiffel Tower"

Richard Plaud, who spent eight years building a 23-foot model of the Eiffel Tower with 700,000 matchsticks, was initially told by Guinness World Records that his attempt didn't qualify due to the type of matchsticks used. However, after reviewing the case, Guinness reversed its decision, acknowledging Plaud's achievement as the tallest matchstick sculpture. Plaud expressed relief and described the emotional rollercoaster he experienced during the ordeal, emphasizing that he never lost hope in achieving his childhood dream of holding a world record.