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Rest Stop

Join host Anna Holmquist on a road trip through the history of various large roadside attractions, from Paul Bunyan statues to the biggest ball of twine.

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Ranked #1

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11: Giant Milk Bottles & Cartons

11: Giant Milk Bottles & Cartons

Together let's visit the large milk cartons and bottles that cover the USA, as well as stop by the world's largest dairy... Read more

7 Jul 2021

13mins

Ranked #2

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10: World's Largest Laundromat

10: World's Largest Laundromat

Let's explore the world's largest laundromat in Berwyn, IL and other laundry-themed places like the Maytag Washer Woman ... Read more

12 May 2021

11mins

Ranked #3

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9: World's Largest Peanut

9: World's Largest Peanut

There are a lot of giant peanuts in the US - and some big Peanuts statues, too. Outro music is a partial cover of The P... Read more

28 Apr 2021

16mins

Ranked #4

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8: World's Largest Truck Stop

8: World's Largest Truck Stop

The world's largest truck stop just wasn't enough. We threw in the world's largest gas station too, for good measure.

14 Apr 2021

14mins

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7: Muffler Men (Part Two)

7: Muffler Men (Part Two)

Let's talk more about our favorite giant men. Special thanks to Joel Baker of American Giants for contributing to the po... Read more

31 Mar 2021

19mins

Ranked #6

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6: The World's Largest Pistachio, Pecan and Some Giant Acorns

6: The World's Largest Pistachio, Pecan and Some Giant Acorns

This time, let's talk about some big nuts. Featuring the world's largest pistachio, world's largest pecan, and some big ... Read more

17 Mar 2021

16mins

Ranked #7

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5: Muffler Men

5: Muffler Men

From the Gemini Giant to Chicken Boy to half a Spock, we talk about our favorite gentle giants. Special thanks to Shelly... Read more

3 Mar 2021

22mins

Ranked #8

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4: The Bottle & Pops 66

4: The Bottle & Pops 66

Let's talk about some large pop bottles- or perhaps the world's largest. The end song is a partial cover of The Barrel b... Read more

17 Feb 2021

15mins

Ranked #9

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3: Blucifer and the Denver International Airport

3: Blucifer and the Denver International Airport

If you've been to the Denver airport, you've likely seen Blucifer, the giant blue mustang with glowing red eyes. Is it a... Read more

3 Feb 2021

15mins

Ranked #10

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2: Gold Pyramid House

2: Gold Pyramid House

A humongous gold pyramid home exists in Illinois - but why? Let's find out.

20 Jan 2021

18mins

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