Ben is resisting the temptations of chocolate-chip cookie day and instead sharing tales of deafening drummers, massed Irish dancers, supersonic supercentenarians and finally, Jeanne Calment, the oldest person to have ever lived.

RotD: 4th August – Loudest drummer, largest traditional Irish dance, oldest person to fly, oldest person ever

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: 4th August – Loudest drummer, largest traditional Irish dance, oldest person to fly, oldest person ever

RotD: 4th August – Loudest drummer, largest traditional Irish dance, oldest person to fly, oldest person ever