<p>To mark independence day, Ben's dug out a set of authentically American records that were broken on this day in history.</p>

To mark independence day, Ben's dug out a set of authentically American records that were broken on this day in history.

RotD: 4th July - Most hot dogs eaten in 10 minutes, largest pizza delivery, largest brick, first Mars rover

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 July - Most hot dogs eaten in 10 minutes, largest pizza delivery, largest brick, first Mars rover

RotD: 4th July - Most hot dogs eaten in 10 minutes, largest pizza delivery, largest brick, first Mars rover