Craig's away (again), so Ben's back with his own nerdy choices from today in history: first Insta from space, Martian satellites, marathon dancing and oldest boat racer! Search Twitter for #GWRpodcast if you want to get in touch.

RotD: 7th April - First Instagram selfie in space, longest-lasting Mars satellite, farthest dance by a couple, oldest Oxford v Cambridge boat-race entrant

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: 7th April - First Instagram selfie in space, longest-lasting Mars satellite, farthest dance by a couple, oldest Oxford v Cambridge boat-race entrant

RotD: 7th April - First Instagram selfie in space, longest-lasting Mars satellite, farthest dance by a couple, oldest Oxford v Cambridge boat-race entrant