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A 13-year-old boy used pumpkin seeds given to him by his grandmother to grow two large pumpkins. One of them weighed an impressive 500 pounds while the other was 300 pounds. With assistance from a forklift, saw, and chisel, he carved these giant pumpkins. NBC News reporter Tony Dokoupil covers this story.
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A 13-year-old boy received pumpkin seeds from his grandmother and decided to plant them instead of discarding them. After careful nurturing and patience, he grew two massive pumpkins: a 500-pound one and another weighing 300 pounds. To carve such large specimens, the teenager utilized tools like a forklift, saw, and chisel. CBS News reporter Tony Dokoupil covered this unusual feat of horticulture and craftsmanship.
Written for “Pumpkin Carving Record” on 2026-10-08,
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When a 13-year-old got the gift of pumpkin seeds from his grandmother, he chose not to toss them aside, but to plant them and be patient.
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With the help of a forklift, a saw, and a chisel, he carved the 500-pound monster and its little 300-pound sibling.
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Tony Dokoupil has the story.
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