What Competitive Eating Does to the Body

Some may see the annual Coney Island, N.Y., contest as an act of defiance, capturing the holiday spirit. When the British ...
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Competitive eaters showcase skills in hotpot challenges

Hotpot eating challenges are gaining attention as a dynamic form of competitive eating. These contests combine speed, variety ...
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The science of competitive eating: How do they do it?

On the 240th anniversary of his country's independence, American Joey Chestnut ate 70 hot dogs in 10 minutes. A new record. "Jaws," as Chestnut is known, put down a summer's worth of cased meats at ...
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Competitive eating is more than simple amusement on the Fourth of July

So today is one of the top American holidays for eating, right? I mean, there is Thanksgiving, of course, but the Fourth of July features some serious cookouts. And don't forget the de facto Super ...
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Joey Chestnut: Hot Dog Champ Talks Poker, Las Vegas, And Competitive Eating

Coney Island serves as Joey Chestnut’s home court every summer. The Indiana native spends Independence Day at the Brooklyn amusement park as the favorite in the annual Nathan’s Famous International ...