Ways to view the 4th of July Nathan’s Hot Dog Eating Contest at no cost

Ways to view the 4th of July Nathan's Hot Dog Eating Contest at no cost

July 4th wouldn’t feel complete without hot dogs, especially in New York City, where Nathan’s Hot Dog Eating Contest is a long-standing tradition. After missing out in 2024 due to some sponsorship troubles, Joey Chestnut, who has won the contest 17 times, returned in 2025 to snag the title again. Last year, he devoured 70.5 […]

The story behind Nathan’s hot-dog eating contest is a fabricated publicity stunt.

The story behind Nathan's hot-dog eating contest is a fabricated publicity stunt.

Nathan’s Hot Dog Eating Contest: A Myth Unraveled Every year, as July 4th approaches, the announcer shares a familiar tale about the Nathan’s Famous Hot Dog Eating Contest. Supposedly, the competition originated in 1916, where four immigrants at Coney Island vied for the title of the most patriotic American by eating the most hot dogs […]

Ilona Maher shares the eating habits of the healthiest people she knows.

Ilona Maher shares the eating habits of the healthiest people she knows.

Ilona Maher’s Take on Health and Nutrition Ilona Maher, an Olympic bronze medalist, has her own opinions on what it means to eat healthily. Surprisingly, she doesn’t stick to the typical diet many might expect from an elite athlete. “I don’t like health food,” the 29-year-old athlete admitted. “There are definitely some things I really […]

Chewing sweet gum after eating vegetables benefits your heart.

Chewing sweet gum after eating vegetables benefits your heart.

Make sure to really chew that after-meal snack. While there are downsides associated with chewing gum, some kinds might actually be good for your health. Recent research suggests that chewing a piece of gum after eating certain vegetables can enhance their benefits. This is great news, especially considering that nearly half of adults in the […]

Texas softball player Hannah Wells has an unusual superstition about eating ladybugs

Texas softball player Hannah Wells has an unusual superstition about eating ladybugs

Texas Softball Player’s Quirky Superstition Hannah Wells, a standout player for the Texas Longhorns softball team, has an interesting superstition. Since childhood, she’s developed a rather odd habit of eating a ladybug whenever she sees one, believing it brings her good luck. During Monday’s game, where the Longhorns defeated Tennessee 5-2 in the Women’s College […]

Joey Chestnut will defend his hot dog eating title on July 4 while serving probation.

Joey Chestnut discusses his comeback to the Hot Dog Eating Contest following a short ban.

Joey Chestnut Set to Compete Despite Probation Joey Chestnut, the renowned competitive eater, is gearing up for the Nathan’s Famous International Hot Dog Eating Contest on July 4th at Coney Island, even though he is currently on probation. Chestnut entered a guilty plea for a misdemeanor battery charge on April 20 and was subsequently sentenced […]