As the United States gears up for its 250th anniversary celebration, the competitive eating world is bracing for an epic showdown on Coney Island. That's right, the Nathan's Hot Dog Eating Contest is ...

A look at every Nathan's Hot Dog Eating Contest, from Joey Chestnut to Takeru Kobayashi.

Chestnut is going for his 18th Mustard Belt on Friday, and his eating excellence has made for a staggering number of wins and calories.

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 ...