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TIL in 2010, Guinness competitive eater record holder Takeru Kobayashi was arrested for trespassing & obstructing government administration at the Nathan’s Hot Dog Eating Contest. When Nathans removed him from their Wall of Fame, the contest lost multiple sponsorships & 41% viewer ratings in 2 years

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