Coney Island Cyclone roller coaster shut down indefinitely
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Coney Island Cyclone roller coaster shut down indefinitely

ByNews Polite

The Coney Island Cyclone has been shut down indefinitely after a mid-ride malfunction left thrill-seekers stalled halfway up one of the iconic Brooklyn coaster’s hills, according to reports. One of the 97-year-old wooden roller coaster’s trains was going up an incline Thursday morning when it suddenly stopped because of a…

Cheating at the Nathan’s Famous Hot Dog Eating Contest is the ‘wurst
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Cheating at the Nathan’s Famous Hot Dog Eating Contest is the ‘wurst

ByNews Polite

Americans have lost trust in Congress and the political class, the universities and the media, but woe that it’s come to . . . Nathan’s Famous Hot Dog Eating Contest. Since 1972, it’s been a pure and joyous meritocracy, uniting tourists, locals and fast-food lovers of all ages to watch…

In hot water: Cheating allegations rock Nathan’s Famous Hot Dog Eating Contest
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In hot water: Cheating allegations rock Nathan’s Famous Hot Dog Eating Contest

ByNews Polite

This is the wurst.  The competitive eating world has been rocked by hard-to-swallow claims that a contender in this year’s Nathan’s Famous Hot Dog Eating Contest cheated to beef up his score. Nick Wehry — husband of women’s division champion Miki Sudo — is being accused of using sleight of…