Sprout eater's record bid fails

A man from Devon hoping to set a world record by eating the most Brussel sprouts in a minute has failed after falling short of the target by seven. The previous world record was set in December 2003 where the title holder ate 43 Brussel sprouts. After cramming the sprouts into his mouth with a toothpick, he said: "I do not think I could face another sprout for a few days." [via]