Big welcome mat

Make that the largest needle point in the world, at least according to the framed certificate from the Guiness Book of World Records Vahid Saadati held in his hands on the lawn of Parliament Hill. The needle point says 'Welcome' in 103 languages. All of a sudden a gust of wind picked up a corner and flipped it over. "Now we have a new record," Saadati said. "A flying carpet!"

-Joanna Smith