RotD: 25th February - This week in records: Longest-lasting pirate hostage, oldest land mammal, highest and fastest concert, longest time to hold your breath, first spacecraft to land on another planet, largest coprolite

Pirates, dino poop, ancient elephants, mile-high concerts, holding your breath, Venusian spaceships and the remotest galaxies! It can only mean one thing: GWR Record of the Day!

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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