Some may see the annual Coney Island, N.Y., contest as an act of defiance, capturing the holiday spirit. When the British taxed our sugar, we fought for independence. When modern-day doctors tell us ...

What does the Nathan’s Hot Dog Eating Contest have in common with the Indianapolis 500? A lot if you’re Joey Chestnut, the 16-time Nathan’s champion set to return to the contest Friday after a ...

The 4th of July traditional hotdog eating contest got us thinking about why food and the holiday are so intertwined. Some experts have gone deep on the subject of competitive eating. So today is one ...

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 ...

Ever wondered why Nathan's started its iconic hot dog eating contest? Learn about the event's origins and the strange history of competitive eating.