Guinness World Record: Man rides 38 miles in giant pumpkin
Duane Hansen has set a new Guinness World Record for riding 38 miles (61km) in a giant pumpkin.
He grew the 846lb (384kg) pumpkin in his garden with the aim to beat the 25.5 mile record, set in 2018.
Duane travelled down Missouri River and broke the record on his 60th birthday on August 27th.
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“There are three things I’ve learned never to discuss with people:
religion, politics, and the Great Pumpkin.”
-Linus, It’s the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown
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credits: bbc news
I didn't have my glasses on.... 
a-gourding to the Guinnesss Book of World Records…
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hahahahaha
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I like to see such eccentricity surviving in 2022. But I wouldn’t try the pumpkin trip myself.
Best wishes, Pete.
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I agree with both parts of this
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Ditto, ditto!
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It would appear it is easier to grow a boat than to build one. Great story, Beth!
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ha, great answer.
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That looks very uncomfortable, but it is innovative.
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agree with all of that
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you’ve got to admire a man who thinks big 🙂
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I love the eccentrics of the world
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Eso está muy bien. Yo tampoco día discuto por esos temas. Buen día.
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❤️
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That’s one big pumpkin!
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Massive
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How amazing! 🎃🎃🎃
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Yes!
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🤩
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And to think that I never believed in the “Great Pumpkin”, good grief!
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Now you know )
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😊
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Now that’s not something one expects to see, never mind that it has been done before!
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Right!
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It gives me hope.
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Me too )
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In some ways he’s out of his gourd, Beth.
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Ha!
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Pumpkin kayaking….who knew???
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Olympics- bound!
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I absolutely loved this story when I read it yesterday! Thank you for sharing it, Beth. The quotes you choose are always perfect partners to the post! 💛
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I’m always taken with the eccentrics of the world- thanks!
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You’re welcome! Yes! 💛
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HaHaHa!
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❤️🎃
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And to think he’s not the first person to do this!
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I know , so funny!
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Can only think of one or two things I’d rather do on my birthday… One or two. But how fun?!? And why not!
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Exactly!
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I have no idea how I have survived without ever seeing something like this before. hahahaha What an amazing pumpkin, too.
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It was only a matter of time)
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The Great Pumpkin is one of my all-time heroes, Beth. And now, so is this guy. Grew a pumpkin big enough to steer that far. That is one memorable birthday! Thanks for sharing.
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Double happiness!
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HAH! We all have a purpose, a goal. His is so unique – a HAPPY BIRTHDAY to him 😀
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We do!)
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What a unique way to spend a birthday. 🙂
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Hard to top it next year
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this is cool in every respect including that I recognized the bridge!!!!
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That’s great! Small world!
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According to the weatherman, it starts tomorrow!
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Ha!
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I saw this headline and the photo somewhere else, but I did not realize he grew the pumpkin that he used. that brings it to a whole new level!
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Right , it kicks it up a notch!
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I wonder what he did with all the stuff inside the pumpkin? Lots of pumpkin pie perhaps…
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Lots!
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👍
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I saw this story and pulled it to share as well! Now I will wait a day and use your terrific writeup so you get credit! Nice to have SOME fun news in today’s world…
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Ha! I think we are both fascinated by eccentric people, places, and things )
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There are cities in Minnesota that do this pumpkin becomes a boat event. I’ve not yet witnessed such first-hand.
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I’d love to see one in person)
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That’s just pure awesomeness. 🎃
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I so agree
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This is the kind of guy I want to hang out with. Wouldn’t it be great to see a parade of people inside vegetables and fruits floating down the river?
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how fun would that be?
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Too much! 🤣
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Aspirations can be inspirations!
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yes, surely
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OMG Beth…his knees still hurt…the way he spoke was part of the fun…I love this. He “never went down in the river in a pumpkin before,” HAHAHAHAHAHAHA Perfect. Wonderful.
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Yes, his dialogue made it so wonderful
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You learn a new thing every day 😃
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some things more memorable than others
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Truth is stranger than fiction!
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it is, and often amusing…)
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😀
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Amazing!
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right?!
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I didn’t realize his boat was a pumpkin at first glance!
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)))
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