It’s a road trip staple and a true American weirdness icon: The World's Largest Ball of Twine. But there's a problem—which one is actually the largest? In this episode of Weird Americana, we explore the fierce, hilarious rivalry between Darwin, Minnesota (rolled by one devoted man, Francis Johnson, and famously sung about by Weird Al Yankovic) and Cawker City, Kansas (the community-rolled, still-growing behemoth). Discover the different categories of "largest," the bizarre history of this roadside attraction obsession, and why two small towns are still fighting over a giant pile of string. Your perfect 10-minute dose of hidden history and pure, goofy Midwest folklore.

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