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The 429-foot Slim Jim, longer than a football field

Snack makers unveiled a Slim Jim stretching 429 feet — dwarfing the Statue of Liberty laid on its side — claiming the record for the longest meat stick ever. It took a team, a parking lot, and a complete disregard for subtlety.

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✓ Verified · Guinness World Records · 2026-09-09 · USA
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