Ben’s covering for Craig today, which he’s pleased about because he’s drawn a particularly fine crop of records. Today’s stories include an ancient goldfish, a jazz-age swimming pioneer and a giant robot. There’s also a bonus record involving space-barf.

RotD: 6th August – Longest-lived goldfish, first woman to swim the English Channel, heaviest Mars rover, first person to vomit in space

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: 6th August – Longest-lived goldfish, first woman to swim the English Channel, heaviest Mars rover, first person to vomit in space

RotD: 6th August – Longest-lived goldfish, first woman to swim the English Channel, heaviest Mars rover, first person to vomit in space