1 00:00:00,716 --> 00:00:04,476 Every state has its folklore, tall tales, and legends. 2 00:00:05,053 --> 00:00:07,639 But sometimes there is a darker story. 3 00:00:07,848 --> 00:00:11,406 A tale not so much told, as whispered. 4 00:00:15,877 --> 00:00:17,457 Kansas... 5 00:00:17,482 --> 00:00:20,273 It's known for tornadoes and lost little girls. 6 00:00:20,298 --> 00:00:22,734 But... there is more to it than that. 7 00:00:23,044 --> 00:00:25,115 Take our town, for example. 8 00:00:25,140 --> 00:00:28,507 It's got one of the most unique road-side attractions. 9 00:00:28,994 --> 00:00:31,171 It brings in all sorts of people, 10 00:00:31,196 --> 00:00:34,718 including that mother and daughter you're looking for. 11 00:00:34,913 --> 00:00:36,617 Hey, you... 12 00:00:42,340 --> 00:00:43,340 What? 13 00:00:43,383 --> 00:00:45,803 Come on, honey. Let's make this fun. 14 00:00:45,828 --> 00:00:48,398 I mean, when was the last time we went on a road trip? 15 00:00:49,139 --> 00:00:50,945 Since Dad died. 16 00:00:53,062 --> 00:00:54,519 Yeah, yeah, that's right. 17 00:00:54,544 --> 00:00:57,367 Oh! Remember that RV we rented. It... 18 00:00:57,392 --> 00:00:59,671 It would break down every other town, and we... 19 00:00:59,696 --> 00:01:02,437 Just 'cause he's gone doesn't mean we need to move. 20 00:01:03,045 --> 00:01:05,406 It's complicated, okay? 21 00:01:16,698 --> 00:01:19,328 Hey, how about we, uh, we stretch our legs? 22 00:01:19,540 --> 00:01:21,046 Yeah? 23 00:01:31,319 --> 00:01:32,867 Hey, come on. 24 00:01:34,731 --> 00:01:36,992 Hah! Wow, look at that. 25 00:01:37,017 --> 00:01:38,593 What is that? 26 00:01:38,678 --> 00:01:40,791 That is our new house. You love it? 27 00:01:41,273 --> 00:01:42,835 Very funny. 28 00:01:42,860 --> 00:01:45,710 So this is what people did before the Internet. 29 00:01:45,735 --> 00:01:47,140 Excuse me. 30 00:01:48,256 --> 00:01:49,256 Can I help you? 31 00:01:49,281 --> 00:01:52,712 N... no, we're fine. We're just here to see the ball. 32 00:01:52,737 --> 00:01:53,888 Where are you from? 33 00:01:53,913 --> 00:01:55,121 Hang on there. 34 00:01:56,683 --> 00:01:59,384 We don't wanna scare off any new friends. 35 00:01:59,409 --> 00:02:02,345 Especially, when they're here to see our pride and joy. 36 00:02:02,604 --> 00:02:05,337 It's, uh, yeah, certainly impressive. 37 00:02:05,791 --> 00:02:07,681 What do you think, young lady? 38 00:02:07,706 --> 00:02:09,587 Isn't it great? 39 00:02:11,103 --> 00:02:12,656 Hey. 40 00:02:12,681 --> 00:02:15,126 - I'm gonna go. - What... 41 00:02:15,551 --> 00:02:18,079 Children have an affinity for the ball. 42 00:02:18,104 --> 00:02:20,681 I mean, let her see it on her own. 43 00:02:20,706 --> 00:02:22,704 I'm sure she'll enjoy herself. 44 00:02:22,729 --> 00:02:25,689 Yeah. She's probably sick of me, anyways. 45 00:02:39,473 --> 00:02:41,728 Welcome to Francis, Kansas, 46 00:02:41,753 --> 00:02:44,783 home of America's largest ball of twine. 47 00:02:45,195 --> 00:02:48,415 Started by Greg Cawker back in 1954, 48 00:02:48,440 --> 00:02:50,985 it weighs almost 20,000 pounds 49 00:02:51,010 --> 00:02:54,087 and stands at 14 feet tall. 50 00:02:54,379 --> 00:02:56,617 Our ball is a modern marvel 51 00:02:56,642 --> 00:02:59,784 wound from sisal, or as our farmers call it, 52 00:02:59,809 --> 00:03:01,447 baler's twine. 53 00:03:02,106 --> 00:03:04,608 Where ordinary folks saw simple string, 54 00:03:04,633 --> 00:03:07,251 Mr. Cawker saw possibility. 55 00:03:08,362 --> 00:03:10,798 Mr. Cawker, a doting father, 56 00:03:10,823 --> 00:03:14,634 created the ball as a memorial to his two children. 57 00:03:14,659 --> 00:03:19,579 He would dedicate hours a day for 29 years to growing the ball 58 00:03:19,604 --> 00:03:22,239 until it was time to unveil his creation 59 00:03:22,264 --> 00:03:24,314 to his town. 60 00:03:24,509 --> 00:03:27,040 - From then on... - Hello? 61 00:03:29,586 --> 00:03:31,212 Hello? 62 00:03:31,687 --> 00:03:34,790 What does the future hold for our precious ball, 63 00:03:34,815 --> 00:03:36,947 only time can tell. 64 00:03:39,044 --> 00:03:40,327 Hey! 65 00:03:50,661 --> 00:03:52,006 This isn't funny! 66 00:04:34,658 --> 00:04:37,134 So... Where are you from? 67 00:04:37,159 --> 00:04:38,535 Oh, Overland Park. 68 00:04:38,560 --> 00:04:40,603 I meant, originally. 69 00:04:42,111 --> 00:04:44,766 Overland Park. Born and raised. 70 00:04:44,791 --> 00:04:46,861 You speak really good English. 71 00:04:47,186 --> 00:04:50,064 Uh, well, um, I better get going. 72 00:04:54,645 --> 00:04:57,738 Hey, honey. I'm ready to get out of here. 73 00:04:59,597 --> 00:05:01,742 Amelia. Come on. 74 00:05:01,767 --> 00:05:03,785 Welcome to Francis, Kansas, 75 00:05:03,810 --> 00:05:06,772 home of America's largest ball of twine. 76 00:05:07,190 --> 00:05:10,584 - Started by Greg Cawker back in 1954... - Honey? 77 00:05:10,609 --> 00:05:13,195 It weighs almost 20,000 pounds 78 00:05:13,220 --> 00:05:16,056 and stands at 14 feet tall. 79 00:05:16,596 --> 00:05:18,765 Mr. Cawker, a doting father 80 00:05:18,790 --> 00:05:22,829 created the ball as a memorial to his two children. 81 00:05:23,280 --> 00:05:25,470 Our ball is a modern marvel, 82 00:05:25,495 --> 00:05:27,498 wound from sisal, or as our farmers... 83 00:05:27,523 --> 00:05:29,064 Amelia! 84 00:05:32,828 --> 00:05:34,376 Amelia! 85 00:05:35,050 --> 00:05:36,426 Amelia! 86 00:05:36,451 --> 00:05:37,969 Did you see her come out? 87 00:05:37,994 --> 00:05:39,290 No, I haven't even seen her. 88 00:05:39,315 --> 00:05:41,296 What? She was just right here. 89 00:05:41,321 --> 00:05:42,834 Amelia! 90 00:05:42,859 --> 00:05:44,843 She probably just wandered off. 91 00:05:44,868 --> 00:05:46,857 Excuse me, ma'am. Did you see my daughter? 92 00:05:46,882 --> 00:05:49,414 She is about this tall and... Amelia! 93 00:05:49,439 --> 00:05:51,692 I'm sorry. Excuse me, did you see my daughter... 94 00:05:52,494 --> 00:05:53,710 Amelia! 95 00:05:53,735 --> 00:05:55,181 Pick up, honey. 96 00:05:55,206 --> 00:05:57,116 Hey, it's Amelia. Leave a message, I'm... 97 00:05:57,140 --> 00:05:58,812 Amelia! 98 00:06:03,078 --> 00:06:04,621 Mom! 99 00:06:06,271 --> 00:06:08,234 Mom!