mere 936 lb.
A Rhode Island farmer has grown the world’s largest pumpkin, 1,502 lbs. It beat out the former Guinness record holder of 1,469.
Update: New record: 1,689 lbs. grown by Joe Jutras of Rhode Island (pic below)(2007)
Source: Pumpkin Nook.
It is an old Russian tradition to create matchstick houses as gifts. Check this link to see how easy it is to make one. No glue or tools required.
[via EnglishRussia.com]
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Grand Union Flag (our first flag)
Oldest continuous Fourth of July parade in Bristol, Rhode Island: 221st year
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PSA from mom: “You can take an eye out with that thing.”
