Yes it's July 4, but it's also the day of the most epic hot dog eating contest! Nathan's Famous Hot Dog Eating Contest is a tradition, and the winner was none other than Joey "Jaws" Chestnut.
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Have you ever opened a beer and thought to yourself, "This is too easy, I wish there was a really difficult but cool looking way to do this?" Today is your lucky day! Instagramer Challenge_Swede shows us his impressive skill and dead-on accuracy. He even tries it with a strawberry and a martini glass. We'd give this a try, but some of us have trouble even at mini golf. So best to leave it to the pro. View Now
When you were a kid what was one of the craziest things dad ever let you do when mom was away? For Asher and Essie, their pops Shaun is about to stage an epic backyard fight... WITH WATER BALLOONS! In a matter of minutes, they are equipped with 100 water filled balloons. Just when they thought they were in the clear, in walks mom Rai and of course they must now involve her. This is one fun way to play with your kids this summer. The Ortman's have it right! View Now
Sharks, giant squids, octopi, hermit crabs! All of them are threats at the beach to be sure, but none compare to the threat presented by...SEAGULLS! Yes, this avian menace will drop from the skies the moment an unsuspecting family drops an unattended cookie or treat. Watch in horror as they fly around, being loud and bothersome like pests. You cannot hide from a seagull attack force, you can only stop feeding them and hope they go away. View Now
Dads, let's talk real quick. You're typically the one at the grill, yes? The creative dudes at Dad Lifer have created the ultimate Fourth of July jam called "Fire on the Grill." For all you grilling dads out there, this one goes out to you. Enjoy every moment of today and don't forget you're straight up "fire on the grill!" View Now
The guys over at the Men Try YouTube channel have decided to celebrate their 50,000 subscriber benchmark by trying, say it with us...giving each other spray tans! Of course, how else would one celebrate? They even invented a game called "Tanster" a riff on Twister, to decide what part of their body they're going to spray and what color tan they're going to use. View Now
The Fourth of July is a holiday to celebrate no matter your age. So for those kids out there who aren't quite old enough to play with fireworks, our craft genius Jessica Hord has the solution. CONFETTI CATAPULTS! All you need are a few simple materials you can most likely find lying around the house! Kids will LOVE this craft because they'll get to customize their catapult. We know Jessica enjoyed it... She was in the office hole punching away to create her confetti. View Now
Shooting the behind-the-scenes video for a 4th of July themed bikini photoshoot is tough work, but YouTuber Shanger Danger is gonna roll his sleeves up and get it done. This was a photoshoot for Beach Babes Swimwear and even though it was a cloudy day out, they managed to get some great material. View Now
As if we didn't already know how beautiful America is, guitarist Keegan McClellan is going to remind us. He travels to 13 various locations across the country to play the National Anthem. Who's his audience? Mother Nature herself. See if you can recognize any of these monumental places we call our home. View Now
So you have a boring old RV that's just plain white. What do you do to make it look a little nicer? Well, you could get an expensive paint job, or you can follow YouTuber Chalk My Ride's lead and use chalk paint to create amazing designs! Check it out as he works on his RV for over 8 hours to recreate the American flag across the side. The best part is, once the holiday season is over, you can erase and prep for a new holiday. View Now
With the holiday, many people are going to be gearing up for family BBQs. But there are so many food hacks out there and not nearly enough time to try them all. So YouTuber But First, Coffee has made a video where she tries out a few Pinterest food hacks to see how well they stand up. Not only are these hacks pretty easy, they seem to work pretty well. Check out the full video to find out how you can do these hacks yourself. View Now
Darren from BeyondSlowMotion and his buddy Ben from NightHawkInLight had a really cool idea. They split a firework in half, set up some protective glass, and recorded what happened. It is simply gorgeous! It also gives us a clear understanding of exactly how fireworks explode. Honestly, we could watch this kind of video for hours. View Now
You ride a bike, put down the kick stand, and get off the bike. Simple right? Should be. But this poor guy somehow figured out how to mess it all up. He crashes onto his grill after he already parked. At least he has a sense of humor about the whole thing.
Then we have a dad who needs no help. He can get this grill off the deck all by himself. His daughter has so much confidence in him, that she records his effort, showing full support. But it doesn't go well and the grill ends up sort of eating him alive while his daughter cruelly laughs at his plight. View Now
One of the most dreaded parts of going to the beach is all the sand. It knows no bounds and shows no mercy but wait the Crazy Russian Hacker has found the solution. CGEAR makes a sand-free blanket and it's actually amazing. You'll want to add this to your beach bag but only if you're willing to pay the hefty starting price of $59.99! View Now
If there is not a firework stand close by, create your own miniature version! YouTuber Thehollandrocket intricately puts together this true to life model of a firework stand. The best part is, the fireworks actually explode into sparks of orange! View Now
Who else other than Matt Stonie can slurp down a giant and we mean GIANT snow cone? While vacationing in Hawaii Matt saw the massive shaved ice on the menu and couldn't refuse. So he roped in his brother Morgan and well, they're going to try to eat this brain-freeze-in-a-cone as quickly as humanly possible. We all know Matt Stonie is basically a hybrid human though... How far would you get? View Now
It's hard not to laugh at fails but you probably won't be able to hold back on these ones. It's the Fourth of July so we're guessing you're somewhere on a boat, sipping a cold drink and listening to some tunes. Let's get one thing straight... You're not unstoppable. Be careful out there folks! View Now
A homeless man was accosted when three young men decided to have a little bit of "fun" by lighting fireworks off near the man when he was sleeping. The rocket appears to bounce off the homeless man, waking him up and terrifying him. Unfortunately, we don't have any more information on either the victim or the perpetrators. So to all young people out there who think "pranks" like this are funny, know that all you're doing is hurting someone. View Now
When you think of fireworks, does the Fourth of July immediately cross your mind? Well, typically yes but don't exclude gender reveals. These three families are expecting and what better way to give the news to their family and friends than with a firework display. Despite all the booming excitement, it really is just all about family for these couples. View Now
It's easy to get overwhelmed by what you're going to cook out on the grill for the 4th of July, but what about the treats? Well, American Girl is here with a simple recipe that'll give your ice cream sandwiches the American flair they need to get into the spirit. It's easy to follow, delicious, and you might have to try two or three before you serve your family and friends. You know, just to make sure they're good. View Now
It's a well-known fact, a dog surrounded by athleticism is surely going to pick up some of those active traits (well, we could only hope). Zeus has come to know kiteboarding thanks to his owners Dmitri Maramenides and Helen Trotman, founders of EPIC KITES. A pooch who is almost as eager as them to get on the board is without a doubt the dog for them. Zeus rides the kiteboard like a boss! Don't you agree? View Now
Brian has been off doing his Naval duties for a while, so his kids didn't expect him to pay them a visit at the Black Bear Diner for Father's Day. So that's exactly what he did, dressed as "Papa Bear" nonetheless.
Big brother is on leave, so he stops by his sibling's school, catching Ariel off guard between classes. It's an incredibly heartwarming moment and probably the best excuse ever for when the teachers ask why Ariel was late to class. View Now
Whenever Maggie the dog sees her owner with the hose, she knows it's game time. She's gonna eat all that water that tries to escape, no matter how wet she's gonna get in the process. And she's ready to strike at a moment's notice, much to the joy of her owner.
Now we turn to a bulldog who's ready to jump in the pool. Problem is, he forgot to wait until it was full of water first. Doesn't seem to make much of a difference though, he's just as happy to play around in the pool anyway. View Now
Anyone who knows anything about boats knows the water does not belong inside the vessel unless your plan is to sink. Now, these two kayakers clearly know that but their plans decided otherwise. At least it looked like they had a good time, right? View Now
The year was 2002 and Don "Moses" Lerman set the world record for the most sticks of butter eaten in under five minutes. Then in 2011, his record was challenged by the L.A. Beast, but it was not to be. However, today is a new day and the L.A. Beast is ready to try it again. He has eight quarter-pound sticks of butter, some water and a metric ton of determination. View Now
Tired of asking mom and dad if a viral video is real or fake? Don't bother them, instead ask Mac Dreidel from eBaum's World as he joins our RightThisMinute hosts via Skype for a new edition of "Real or Fake." First, we have a criminal trying to break into an open garage, then a light show above a lake in China and finally we have a rock climber who might as well be saying, "Look ma, no hands!" View Now
The dreaded roommate arrangement is something some of us cringe at the thought of. Matt Sterling, a student at the University of West England, knows this all too well when he returned to his apartment one afternoon. With only two days left on the residency, his roommates had packed up and gotten out of there but one minor detail...They left Matt to clean up the horrific mess that haunted every room. Next time you complain about your housemates, just remember the likes of this video, and you might even appreciate them. But maybe that's going too far... View Now
