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Eat like a Philadelphian

Five pounds of food. You can do it.

I'm not normally in favor of excessive eating, though it can be fun to watch.

Jake's Sandwich Board at 12th and Sansom Streets just introduced "The Jake's 5-Pound Philly Challenge," which consists of a two-foot sandwich (steak, pork, brisket, or all three),  four soft pretzels, a box of Tastykakes (Krimpets or Kandy Kakes), 24 Peanut Chews, and a Champ Cherry soda.

It's $35 -- but is free to anyone who finishes everything in 45 minutes. The eater also gets his/her photo posted on the wall.

No one has attempted this yet. The first wins a $100 gift card.