Americans consume more than 20 billion hot dogs each year, most of them during the summer months.
Few holiday traditions can be labeled as quintessentially American as the Nathan's Famous Hot Dog Eating Contest. Between Memorial Day and Labor Day, Americans eat an estimated 818 hot dogs every second, according to the National Hot Dog and Sausage Council.
Tens of thousands of spectators every year brave the unpredictable summer weather to watch the contest at the Nathan's Famous flagship restaurant. Over time, the competition has become synonymous with the holiday and established itself as an iconic American tradition.The exceptionally American tradition: History of Nathan's 4th of July hot dog eating contest
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