11.5 lbs
A man nicknamed “Humble Bob” stuffed himself with 11.5 pounds of chili-spaghetti Monday in 10 minutes to win an eating contest in Mason, Ohio. (Editor’s note: The dish, sometimes known as Cincinnati chili and consisting of chili, spaghetti and cheddar cheese, is delicious.)
6. TSKHINVALI, SOUTH OSSETIA Bakers distribute free bread to residents on Tuesday. Meanwhile, Prime Minister Vladimir Putin said Russia will respond calmly to an increase in NATO ships in the Black Sea in the aftermath of the short war with Georgia, but promised that “there will be an answer.” AP
7. MULTAN, PAKISTAN People watch on Tuesday as a fire consumes a grain market, destroying 40 shops. Officials say a short circuit might have caused the massive blaze. AP
8. HANOI It’s not often you see children playing inside bubbles, but they did Tuesday during a celebration of Vietnam Independence Day at Thu Le Park. AP
