Didn’t your mama ever tell you that big things can come in small packages? Well, the town of Casey, Illinois is living out that mantra. Casey is in southeastern Illinois, with a population of just around 3,000. So what’s so special about this “typical” small town in Illinois? Well, it is actually home to EIGHT Guinness World Records for largest things. Read on to see which big records this small town holds.

1. Want to relax? Take a load off in the World's Largest Rocking Chair. But it might take some climbing to get up there, as it is nearly 57 feet tall.
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2. No word on whether they are going to build the World's Largest Scarecrow alongside the World's Largest Pitchfork. That would deter even the largest birds. Like prehistoric size birds. This bad boy is 60 feet long.
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3. This pencil weighs over 500 pounds and is 32 feet long and has a quote from Proverbs on it.
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4. Alas, giants can now play golf on the World's Largest Golf Tee. It's over 30 feet tall and weighs over 6,000 pounds.
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5. The World's Largest Wind Chime is (loud) music to my ears. The largest chime is 42 feet long.
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6. Have you seen Bigfoot lately? The World's Largest Knitting Needles are available to knit him a sweater. They are each 13 feet tall.
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7. Oh, and don't forget about the World's Largest Crochet Hook. It's over 6 feet tall.
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8. Coming soon, what will be the World's Largest Mailbox. It is located right in downtown Casey.
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Wow, Casey would be worth a trip to check out any of these big attractions. Go check them out!

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