Why Does Every Small Town Have a “World’s Biggest ____”?

[HauntedHiker]

I drove through three Alabama towns last month, and each one had the “World’s Biggest” something—frying pan, mailbox, you name it. Is there a secret state contest I don’t know about?

What’s the wildest roadside attraction you’ve stumbled across? Bonus for photos! #worldsbiggest #roadsideoddities #alabamaroadtrip

[HauntedHiker]

Visited three towns and found the “world’s biggest peanut,” “world’s biggest chair,” and “world’s biggest paperclip.” Is this a southern thing or a cry for help? #roadsideattractions #bigthings