How Would You Like to Visit the World’s Largest Ball of Twine?

To be perfectly blunt, I honestly thought it was just a gag from "National Lampoon's Vacation." Once again, I was wrong. The World's Largest Ball of Twine does in fact exist, and I've now been there, and have quite literally bought the t-shirt.

My apologies to the fine citizens of Cawker City, Kansas. I thought your claim to fame was simply a piece of fiction from a truly great motion picture. It's impressive, and is just as the title implies, a giant ball of twine out in the middle of nowhere.

My motivation to visit the World's Largest Ball of Twine came in the form of an 11-year-old who really wanted to witness this wonder. In reality, it's only about a three hour diversion from I-70. Three hours well spent.

Kudos to you, proud citizens of Cawker City, Kansas, and to the nice lady who sold us the t-shirt.