Wyoming man grows 1,491-pound pumpkin, breaks state record

CHEYENNE, Wyo. (AP) – Wyoming officials say a Cheyenne man has grown a pumpkin that weighs in at 1,491 pounds, a new state record.

The Wyoming Tribune Eagle reported Thursday Andy Corbin grew the gourd in his backyard.

For perspective, scientists say newborn elephants weigh about 200 pounds on average.

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