10 Photos You'll Only Understand If You Hail From Missouri

Growing up in Missouri we can tell you that living in the same state gives us all a sort of camaraderie. We may have different viewpoints and live in different parts of the state, but one thing unites us all. We’re all Missourians, and there are just some common traits we all share. Like these photos you’ll only really understand – and appreciate – if you hail from Missouri.

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Missouri goes all out, which means everything is larger than life. Did you know that Missouri's home to the largest spool of thread? It sits outside of the Missouri Quilt Museum in Hamilton and stands 22 feet tall.

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Her name is Maxie. She's 40 feet tall and her wings stretch out 65 feet. She's just another of the world's largest things in Missouri, which also includes the world's largest roll of toilet paper in Branson. These are the photos of Missouri we hold dear.

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With an estimated 7,500 caves dotting the state, we all have our own favorite cave in Missouri. From Meramec Caverns to unnamed caves hiding along hiking trails, Missouri has more than earned the title of the Cave State.

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We're all about floating the summer away, whether we're in a tube, a kayak, or a canoe. This is why life in Missouri is so amazing.

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We just have to go to St. Robert, where we'll find this unique roadside attraction that's home to a general store, a sideshow museum, and an escape room.

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Redmond’s Candy Factory

Every Missourian's been to Redmond's Candy Factory at least once. If you've got a sweet tooth, chances are you've been here many, many times.

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Traveling to the top of the Gateway Arch is something of a rite of passage. It's something we all do, especially on our first trip to St. Louis.

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We're all about good food in Missouri, and it doesn't get more authentically Missouri than toasted ravioli. It's the perfect prelude to a delicious meal...

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And chances are that meal includes burnt ends. After all, every Missourian knows that our beloved state serves some of the best barbecue in the U.S.

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We won't find a more delicious way to cap off a delicious meal than with another Missouri classic - gooey butter cake.

Your turn! What else will you only understand if you are living in Missouri? Let me know in the comments! Then take a peek to find out why Missouri is the best state in the U.S. and why I wouldn’t trade growing up in Missouri for anything.

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