The Leaning Tower of Pisa is 58.36 metres above the ground.

In 1990, the largest watermelon ever grown was 262 pounds, by Bill Carson of Tennesse, USA.

In 1948 and 1950 the oldest ears of popping corn were discovered. They were located in the Bat Cave of west central New Mexico. They ranged in size from smaller than a penny to approximately two inches, and were about 4,000 years old.

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