Today on Math and Musings Franklin and I discuss our recent trip to Coney Island, among other things home of the famous Nathan’s Hot Dog Eating Contest… happening TODAY!

Yeah, we weren’t/aren’t there for the contest. Just doing some advance work I suppose.

If you’re in New York City today, head to Coney Island. But if you’re in the D.C. area (and you’re reading this today before 10:30 a.m.), come on out to Claude Moore Park in Sterling, Virginia, to celebrate Fourth Fest! I’ll be reciting the text of the Declaration of Independence, a tradition of mine going back more than 20 years.

I hear they’re also selling hot dogs.