What internationally popular competitive activity features a 'Racing Homer'?
Racing Homer the bird returned once again. Racing Homer A Racing Homer is a breed of domestic pigeon that has been selectively bred for more speed and enhanced homing instinct for the sport of pigeon racing. A popular domestic pigeon breed, the Racing Homer is also one of the newest. Racing pigeons were first developed in Belgium and England during the Nineteenth Century. They are the result of crossing of a number of other breeds, primarily the Smerle, French Cumulet, English Carrier, Dragoon, and the Horseman (now lost). From the high-flying Cumulet, the Homer received its endurance and its ability to fly
Competitive eating Competitive eating Competitive eating, or speed eating, is an activity in which participants compete against each other to consume large quantities of food, usually in a short time period. Contests are typically eight to ten minutes long, although some competitions can last up to thirty minutes, with the person consuming the most food being declared the winner. Competitive eating is most popular in the United States, Canada and Japan, where organized professional eating contests often offer prizes, including cash. Traditionally, eating contests, often involving pies, were events at county fairs. The recent surge in the popularity of competitive eating is