New York Trivia Tuesday

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A Fourth of July tradition in NYC, Nathan's Hot Dog Eating Contest has been held nearly every year since it started in 1916 - 95 years ago. Today, over 40,000 viewers head to Coney Island to cheer on the competitors. But in 1916, there were only a few onlookers as the four original hot dog eaters duked it out.

But why were they competing in the first place? They wanted to see who was the:

a) hungriest
b) most dedicated
c) most patriotic
d) craziest

Check back on Thursday for the answer to this week's trivia question, and to see if you're the winner!

What Roller Coaster Predated the Coney Island Cyclone?

And the answer is ...

b) the Thunderbolt

The Thunderbolt, built in 1925, was one of the first roller coasters in New York and was the basis for the Coney Island Cyclone. An area icon because of the track's position directly over a hotel, it was featured in Woody Allen's classic film Annie Hall, in 1977. Closed shortly after, in 1982, it was still visible for nearly 20 years before being demolished in 2000.

New York Trivia Tuesday

Coney Island is famous for being a popular weekend getaway for New Yorkers wanting some beach time and crazy rides. As Yogi Berra once said, "Nobody goes to Coney Island anymore. It's too crowded."

Although one of the major amusement parks on Coney Island, Astroland, closed in the last decade, many rides are still running, including the Cyclone, one of the nation's oldest roller coasters. But some other coasters weren't so lucky. What was the name of the Coney Island roller coaster that predated the Cyclone, but has since been torn down?

a) the Hurricane
b) the Thunderbolt
c) the Twister
d) the Earthquake

Check back on Thursday for the answer to this week's trivia question!