How many Saltines could you eat in a minute?
This simple-sounding challenge is not as as easy as it sounds.
A group of Zillowites gathered recently to take on the task of downing as many of the salted crackers they could in one minute to win the first-place trophy.
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Two preliminary rounds determined who would be in the final contest.
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Competitors ate anywhere from one to five crackers in preparation for the challenge:
How many crackers could be consumed in three minutes?
With the stop watch running, Zillowites chewed, chomped and swallowed.
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The winning amount was thirteen crackers in three minutes by Gareth Snow (below).
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Think you could beat that? Check out the Zillow jobs page and maybe we’ll see you at the next Saltine Challenge.