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One Beefy Birthday: Oscar Mayer’s Wienermobile Turns 75
Like any hot dog on a sizzling grill, the classic Wienermobile has plumped up a bit through the ages. But its hot dog evangelizing mission has remained the same since 1936.
QUOTE: Radioactive Meat in Japan
“If we were to eat the meat every day, then it would probably be dangerous. But if it is consumed only in small portions, I don’t think it would have any long-lasting effects on the human body.”
— GOSHI HOSONO, state …
No Small Fries: Restaurant Bans Kids Under Six Years Old
One Pennsylvania restauranteur has pulled the car over and told the kids to just get out.
Happy July 11! Celebrate With Free Slurpees at 7-Eleven
Whether you’re in the mood for a brain freeze or a sugar rush, you can get it for free today at 7-Eleven.
Dog Eat Dog: Did Kobayashi Really Break the Hot Dog Eating World Record?
It’s the cat—no, the dog—fight of the week.
Reading While Eating For July 7: A Brief Look Into The Future
Thursday’s links peer into a crystal ball and tell you the future.
Study: You’re Drunker Than That Wine Bottle Says You Should Be
The Guardian reports that a study of alcohol levels in 129,000 wines from vineyards across the globe over a 16-year period has “suggested that many vintners have been ‘systematically’ understating their wines’ strength on labels.”
Inbred, Disease-Prone Bananas Put Breakfast in Peril
This study is bananas.
Wiener Wars: Takeru Kobayashi Reportedly Breaks Hot-Dog Eating Record, Away from Nathan’s
Although Joey “Jaws” Chestnut walked away from the annual Nathan’s Hot Dog Eating Contest with his fifth straight win, his mustard champion’s belt may be a little less prestigious this year.
Hot Dog King: Joey Chestnut Downs 62 Dogs in Nathan’s Competition
It was hot dog number 62 that sealed the five-peat championship for the 27-year-old nicknamed “Jaws.”
Hot-Dog Eating Legend Takeru Kobayashi Will Compete From Afar This Year
It’s a dog day of summer for Takeru Kobayashi.
