Eighty-four hot dogs is the maximum any human can consume in 10 minutes — only nine more than the current world record, a study has reported. His modelling suggested that humans are theoretically capable of devouring up to a monstrous 1.84 pounds (832 grams) of 'fresh matter' every minute for ten minutes — the equivalent of snarfing down 84 whole hot dogs in their buns. 'Data from hot dog eating competitions suggest that there is stunning plasticity in gut capacity,' said physiologist James Smoliga of High Point University. Mr Chestnut set his latest record on July 4, 2020, which also saw him secure his 13th title at the Nathan's Hot Dog Eating Contest. The same event saw a new world record and the the seventh consecutive victory for America's Miki Sudo in the women's competition, in which she consumed 48.5 hot dogs in a span of ten minutes.

Source: Daily Mail July 14, 2020 23:03 UTC