Ben’s back with a story of atomic-era luxury and the tale of Harry Potter and the Colossal Print Run. He then goes all deer-in-the-headlights at the prospect of summing up the Apollo 11 mission in the two and half minutes he has left.

RotD: 21st July – First nuclear merchant ship, largest initial print run and fastest selling book, first humans on the moon

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: 21st July – First nuclear merchant ship, largest initial print run and fastest selling book, first humans on the moon

RotD: 21st July – First nuclear merchant ship, largest initial print run and fastest selling book, first humans on the moon