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A giant ball of paper has been created in the US state of Minnesota.

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A state agency in Minnesota is claiming the world record for largest ball of paper. The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency says the ball measures 9 feet 7 inches tall and 32.2 feet in circumference. The 426-pound ball was displayed at the Minnesota State Fair to show how much recyclable paper state residents throw away every 30 seconds. SCROLL DOWN FOR VIDEO . The paper ball (pictured) measures 9 feet 7 inches tall and 32.2 feet in circumference . The agency that made the ball recycled it, turning it into cardboard for cereal boxes . But anyone who missed seeing the ball at the fair is out of luck: The agency recycled it, turning it into cardboard for cereal boxes. Spokeswoman Taylor Holland said Monday that the agency got confirmation last week from Guinness World Records. There wasn't a previous record. But in keeping with Guinness guidelines, no adhesives or tape was used. The ball was built around a cardboard frame and held together with paper netting. The 426-pound ball was displayed at the Minnesota State Fair (pictured with its creators) The ball was built around a cardboard frame and held together with paper netting .