RotD: 10th December - This week in records: Tallest living human, largest ukulele, fastest predatory strike by an animal, most goals in a football match, first person to reach the South Pole, largest lightspeed saber battle, most humans rescued by a dog

The editors wish a happy birthday to Sultan Kosen, the tallest living man, before riffing on giant ukuleles, the fastest-biting beast, the most soccer goals scored in a match, the conquest of the South Pole, duelling with lightsabers, and heroic, life-saving dogs.

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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