Tag: monuments
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Go Nuts for PistachioLand: Discovering the World’s Largest Pistachio
The largest pistachio in the world can be found at PistachioLand, the New Mexico farm owned by nut vendor Tom McGinn. This roadside attraction has become a popular tourist destination, drawing visitors from across the country. Standing 30-feet tall, the enormous green nut was built using over five yards of concrete and 35 gallons of […]
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The Giant Catsup Bottle in Collinsville, Illinois
Located just south of downtown Collinsville, Illinois, stands the world’s largest Catsup bottle, a towering 170-foot structure that proudly advertises Brooks’ original rich and tangy ketchup. Originally built in 1949 as the water tower for a now-closed Brooks Foods plant at a cost of over $23,000, the bottle sits on top of a 100-foot stand […]
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The World’s Largest Ball of Twine: A Unique and Offbeat Attraction in Cawker City, Kansas
Located in the small town of Cawker City, Kansas, the World’s Largest Ball of Twine is a unique and offbeat tourist attraction that draws visitors from all over the country. The ball of twine, which is reputed to be the largest in the world, was started in 1953 by a local resident named Frank Stoeber, […]