During the Olympics, much ado was made about Michael Phelps' typical breakfast of fried egg sandwiches, grits, french toast, an omelette and pancakes. The consensus, of course, is that it is far more food than any normal human being should consume in one sitting.

Competitive eater Crazy Legs…

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British explorer Lewis Gordon Pugh swam for 18 minutes in 29 degree temperatures at the North Pole on Sunday. He did so in an effort to demonstrate the effects of climate change.

"I am obviously ecstatic to have succeeded but this swim is a triumph and a tragedy," the 37-year-old British lawyer said after coming out of the water.

"A triumph…

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