Ben steps away from his workbench to talk about giant yo-yos, trapeze artists and rock climbers. He then gets a little carried away on the subject of colossal guitars and wartime skullduggery.

RotD: 6th June - First trapeze pirouette, fastest climb of el Capitan, largest electric guitar, largest fake army

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 June - First trapeze pirouette, fastest climb of el Capitan, largest electric guitar, largest fake army

RotD: 6th June - First trapeze pirouette, fastest climb of el Capitan, largest electric guitar, largest fake army