US (TX): Watermelon breaks all records

A Texas watermelon has broken all records this week by achieving the grand total of $20,250 at the Luling Watermelon Thump Auction.

A local farmer who has been entering the competition for 47 years had his first winner. Locals and businesses bid on the watermelons and proceeds are donated to a scholarship fund for local high school students with the remainder of the money going to the farmers.