RotD: 21st January - This week in records: First mother and son to row an ocean, first person hit by space junk, heaviest object ever weighed, longest airmail delay, Martian land-speed record, most nationalities in a group hug, longest indoor long jump

Could you spend 101 days rowing an ocean with your mum? What happens when you're smacked in the face by junk from space? What's the heaviest thing ever weighed? Should you be offended if your party invite takes 89 years to be delivered? What's the speed limit on Mars? Remember group hugs!? Who is this Carl Lewis guy anyway?!

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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