RotD: 7th January - This week in records: First artificial ice rink, tallest giraffe ever, first undergound train, longest gum-wrapper chain, longest time to live at the same address, first person to be cryonically suspended, most expensive toilet

Happy New Year! The book team welcomes 2021 with open arms and tales of high-society Londoners skating on pig fat, the most ginormous giraffes, the perils of travelling on the underground, living in the same house for 100 years, cheating death by having yourself frozen, and the many challenges of pooping in space.

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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