Everything to know about Nathan's Hot Dog Eating Contest, including why Joey Chestnut isn't participating

The Fourth of July means plenty of hot dogs will be on the grill, but perhaps none more than on Coney Island.

Coney Island has been the home of the Nathan's Hot Dog Eating Contest just about every year since 1972 at the original Nathan's.

Its popularity has skyrocketed in recent years, notably because of the dominance of two of the best eaters ever.

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