RotD: 15th October - This week in records: Land speed record, tallest house of cards, fastest time to visit every square on the London Monopoly board, fastest circumnavigation by bicycle (female), first videogame tournament

The world's longest skidmarks, playing Monopoly on the actual streets of London, a house of cards taller than a giraffe-and-a-half, cycling around the world, the birth of esports, the tiny town with enormous knickknacks, and a bird that can burst your eardrums... [listeners be warned!] With special guest Jane Boatfield (yes, she's real!).

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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