Labor Day: Hot-Dog Eating Pace Is About to Cool Off

Its Labor Day weekend, a holiday that’s been around longer than you might realize, yet it still doesn’t have a decent CANDY tradition. But that won’t stop me from sharing some “Labor Day-Fun Facts” . . .

* The origins of Labor Day can be traced back to 1882, when 10,000 workers assembled in New York City for a parade.

* In 1894, Congress made the first Monday in September a federal holiday.

* The 40-hour work week became an official thing in 1940 (prior to then, it was common for Americans to work 12-hour days).

* 61% of Americans say they plan to grill at some point this weekend.

* And according to the most recent numbers, Americans consume 818 hot dogs EVERY SECOND from Memorial Day to Labor Day. So the hot dog-scarfing pace is about to cool off for the winter (when we all plan to “eat healthier” . . . AGAIN . . . at least until Halloween, Thanksgiving, and Christmas).