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  • Pie-eating contest goes veggie

    11/23/2006 1:12:26 AM PST · by Mrs Ivan · 4 replies · 212+ views
    The Daily Telegraph ^ | 23/11/2006 | Nigel Bunyan
    Vegetarians are to be allowed to compete in the World Pie Eating Championships for the first time. In previous years the only filling available to contestants was one of meat and potato. But next month, following "relentless pressure" from the Vegetarian Society, a cheese and onion version will also be on the menu. Tony Callaghan, the event's organiser, has also changed the rule on the number of pies to be eaten. First prize has traditionally gone to the contestant who could eat the highest number of pies in three minutes. The current record stands at seven. On December 13, however,...