The 2024 World Nettle Eating Championships saw participants compete to eat as many nettle leaves as possible within 30 minutes. Competitors were provided with cider to help wash down the nettles and alleviate the pain. After the 30 minutes, the empty stalks were counted to determine the winner. Beth Hodges emerged as the world nettle eating champion.
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How did Beth Hodges become a world nettle eating champion? https://t.co/moVtvyR4Qg
How do you become a world record holder in nettle eating? 🌱 https://t.co/DfCp4nkbf2
All of us know what it feels like to be stung by a nettle, but can you imagine eating them? https://t.co/8D9Vlk3CZc
Pained by elections? Try the 2024 World Nettle Eating Championships instead! "Participants had 30 minutes to eat as many leaves as possible before the empty stalks were counted. They are given cider to help wash down the nettles and relieve the pain." https://t.co/cK6QgSQdUU
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Other than the bioassay I don’t enjoy running, what is best way to differentiate between true and false nettles?