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The Weirdest Roadside Attractions In The Us

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The world's largest ball of twine

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Lucy the Elephant in New Jersey

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Fun Facts

Fun Fact

Muffler Men eyes: Many giant fiberglass Muffler Men were designed with slightly crossed eyes so they appeared to look down at passing drivers.

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Quizzes

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How tall is the historic Lucy the Elephant roadside attraction in New Jersey?

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What was the original purpose of Lucy the Elephant when she was built in Margate, New Jersey, in 1881?

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Which Minnesota town claims the record for the largest ball of twine rolled by a single person?

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Why did Hugh Davis build the famous 80-foot-long Blue Whale of Catoosa along Route 66 in 1972?

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What material was primarily used to build the giant 1960s advertising statues known as 'Muffler Men'?

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Which legendary lumberjack was the very first 'Muffler Man' statue designed to represent?

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In Cawker City, Kansas, what giant household item has been growing since Frank Stoeber started it in 1953?

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In which state can you find Lucy the Elephant, a six-story building shaped like an elephant?

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Glosario

Glossary
fiberglass (noun)
A strong, light material made by binding glass fibers together with synthetic resin. In 1962, a California company began using the material to manufacture towering advertising giants for roadside businesses.

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Gossip

Gossip

Which giant monument would you visit first?

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Videos

hank The world's largest ball of twine

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hank Lucy the Elephant in New Jersey

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hank The giant Blue Whale of Catoosa

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hank The birth of the Muffler Men

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