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Illinois businessman built a giant wind chime to attract visitors, then made 12 Guinness records

Source: Times of India
Category: Business
Region: General
Published: September 04, 2026 at 06:30

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Jim Bolin transformed struggling Casey, Illinois, with giant attractions. What began with a record-breaking wind chime grew into 21 oversized objects and 12 Guinness World Records titles, drawing visitors and national attention to the small town.

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