In celebration of US Independence day, the Indianapolis office held a hot dog eating contest, complete with regrets for everyone involved.

In which John Green teaches you a bit about the 4th of July. In this special short Crash Course, John celebrates American Independence Day by teaching you how the holiday came to be on the 4th of July, and the many ways that Americans celebrate the day. This is a little different than the normal Crash Course episode, so be prepared.

John Green and Crash Course teach you United States History!