Ananova:

An art student has set a world record by creating a toaster that pops toast 8ft 6ins high into the air.

Freddie Yauner, 26, from London, set the Guinness World Record during the Royal College of Art graduate show.

A piece of toast popped from the toaster by Mr Yauner reached a height of 2.6metres (8.5ft), reports the BBC.

The record, the first of its kind in the records book, was confirmed by an adjudicator who was present to witness the attempt.

The artists used a high-pressure CO2 gas system and mechanical ram to boost his toaster's pop.

Mr Yauner said: "All my works are satirical pieces that have a serious side.

"We constantly conjure up too many objects that do far more than they need to do, with extra features year-on-year.

"The popping element of a toaster is totally unnecessary."

More than 200 creations and designs by students have been put on display at the event which runs until 5 July.