Hot Dogs

Science

A Good Day For Vices: Coffee And Hot Dogs Are Healthy

8:00AM October 25, 2011 | Kristen Philipkoski

Nitrates in hot dogs have had a menacing reputation since the ’70s, and doctors are constantly telling us to drink coffee in moderation. But I have excellent news to report today: hot dogs don’t seem to cause cancer, and coffee can actually protect you from it. More »


Geek Out

Happy Hot Dog Man Mutates Your Hot Dog Into A Human Weiner

10:40AM June 15, 2011 | Casey Chan

You, my friend, are eating a sad hot dog. Why? Cause if you’re not using the Happy Hot Dog Man to make the perfect cuts and slices to turns your dog into a little human character, you’re doing it wrong. More »


Geek Out

Hot Diggity Dog; It’s A Rocking Hot Dog!

11:20AM April 20, 2011 | Kat Hannaford

What I would give to wrap my legs around a big purple sausage… oh sorry, you just caught me daydreaming about Nienke Klunder’s rocking hot dog sculpture. Isn’t it fantastic? Apparently eight were made from fiberglass, aluminium, leather, maple wood and chrome; the purposes of which are unknown. [Nienke Klunder via Book of Joe via LikeCool] More »


Entertainment

The Story of the Great Philadelphia Hot Dog Launcher

4:30AM November 23, 2008 | Gizmodo US Edition

Hot dog maker Hatfield constructed a hot dog launcher with the help of the Philly Phanatic, famous weirdo mascot of the Philadelphia Phillies, for use during Phillies games. And now, in a fit of boredom and comedic inspiration, they’ve released a “documentary” detailing the making of the launcher. It’s absolutely hilarious, and I’m not saying that just because I’m Gizmodo’s token Pennsylvanian.

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