Ben returns with tales of butter-fingered astronauts, doo-wop science pictures, mega-ramps and a whole family who sign their cheques “E. LeBlanc”.

RotD: 18th July – First selfie in space, first photo on the web, highest skateboard air, most siblings whose names start with the same letter

Join Craig, Ben and Adam of the Book Publishing Team at Guinness World Records each Thursday as they reveal a week's worth of superlatives from the archives. From the tallest and shortest to the longest, heaviest and fastest, you'll find a wealth of fascinating facts at your fingertips (well, your ear drums). So, if you're looking to take your mind off the news or just want to arm yourself with some quirky, fun facts, subscribe now. For more, find us on Twitter @GWR or get in touch with Craig directly @craigglenday. #GWRPodcast

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RotD: 18th July – First selfie in space, first photo on the web, highest skateboard air, most siblings whose names start with the same letter

RotD: 18th July – First selfie in space, first photo on the web, highest skateboard air, most siblings whose names start with the same letter