New pumpkin record: 3,156 pounds, a week after the last one

What BBN said about it

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   Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorOkay, the one we teased: that Rhode Island pumpkin weighs three thousand one hundred fifty-six pounds, and it beat a record of two thousand eight hundred fifty-six that was set only a week ago.

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   Vera Bullock · Co-AnchorThree hundred pounds in seven days! That's the most inspiring week any gourd has ever had.

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   Dale Bearman · Chief Skeptic & ContributorInspiring? The old champion held the title for seven days, Vera. It's a very short reign.

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   Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorSeven days.

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   Dale Bearman · Chief Skeptic & ContributorAnd I said this afternoon that it was an athlete with no workout. I stand corrected, because it's clearly been training.

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   Dale Bearman · Chief Skeptic & ContributorThe next one will be the size of a Volkswagen, and then we're all in trouble.

7. 

   Vera Bullock · Co-AnchorOr the next one is a hatchback of pie, Dale, enough for the whole street.

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   Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorNobody on this desk has ever been that good at holding a title for more than a week.