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Results tagged “contest”

Winners announced in Nat Geo photo contest

Jan. 5: National Geographic magazine asked its readers to send in their best photos. Over 22,000 people submitted their work, and it didn't disappoint. The submissions included stunning images of nature, places and people. TODAY anchors report. National Geographic magazine asked its readers to send in their best photos. Over 22,000 people submitted their work, and it didn't disappoint. The submissions included stunning images of nature, places and people. TODAY anchors report. (TODAY)

Alan Alda talks about his new science contest

Dec. 11: The Emmy-winning actor, writer and director is also a science buff, and his interest inspired him to create the Center for Communicating Science and The Emmy-winning actor, writer and director is also a science buff, and his interest inspired him to create the Center for Communicating Science and "The Flame Challenge," which invites kids to ask tough science questions that could use simple explanations. (TODAY)

Hot dog! Willie and Natalie vie in (ch)eating contest

Dec. 10: It was one 2012's zaniest moments on the plaza: the day Natalie Morales and Willie Geist took each other on in a hot dog-eating contest. Let's just say that it was NOT one of sportsmanship's most shining moments. It was one 2012's zaniest moments on the plaza: the day Natalie Morales and Willie Geist took each other on in a hot dog-eating contest. Let's just say that it was NOT one of sportsmanship's most shining moments. (TODAY)

Teen wins giant pumpkin contest in Austria

Oct. 9: A 19-year-old farmer in Austria is victorious after his giant pumpkin wins top honors and weighs in at 1,217 pounds. TODAY.com's Dara Brown reports. A 19-year-old farmer in Austria is victorious after his giant pumpkin wins top honors and weighs in at 1,217 pounds. TODAY.com's Dara Brown reports. (TODAY)

Stunning travel photos win National Geographic contest

Aug. 18: George Stone, contributing editor for National Geographic Traveler, shares gorgeous photos from finalists in the 2012 National Geographic Traveler photo contest and offers tips for getting such awe-inspiring shots.  George Stone, contributing editor for National Geographic Traveler, shares gorgeous photos from finalists in the 2012 National Geographic Traveler photo contest and offers tips for getting such awe-inspiring shots. (TODAY)

Gay couple wins kissing contest and sets world record

Feb. 14: A male couple in Thailand has broken the world record for the longest kiss. TODAY.com's Richard Lui reports. A male couple in Thailand has broken the world record for the longest kiss. TODAY.com's Richard Lui reports. (TODAY)

Hoda, Jordin 'face the music' in trivia contest

Jan. 30: Rolling Stone's Joe Levy sees how well TODAY's Hoda Kotb and guest co-host Jordin Sparks know song lyrics by quizzing them on popular tunes from Rihanna, Adele and even some of Jordin's own hits.  Rolling Stone's Joe Levy sees how well TODAY's Hoda Kotb and guest co-host Jordin Sparks know song lyrics by quizzing them on popular tunes from Rihanna, Adele and even some of Jordin's own hits. (TODAY)

Annual Google 4 Doodle contest launches

Jan. 18: Marissa Mayer, Google's vice president for product management, announces the website's annual contest where kids can take a shot at designing the Google logo.  Marissa Mayer, Google's vice president for product management, announces the website's annual contest where kids can take a shot at designing the Google logo. (TODAY)

Winners of Halloween costume contest revealed

Oct. 31: The winners for this year's Halloween costume contest are picked, with the grand prize including an exclusive meet-and-greet with Justin Bieber! The winners for this year's Halloween costume contest are picked, with the grand prize including an exclusive meet-and-greet with Justin Bieber! (TODAY)

Plus-size model entered contest as joke – and won

Sept. 23: After Nancy Upton posted mocking photos of American Apparel's plus size model contest in protest, she was voted the winner by the public. Upton talks with TODAY's Ann Curry about the contest and what has happened since. After Nancy Upton posted mocking photos of American Apparel's plus size model contest in protest, she was voted the winner by the public. Upton talks with TODAY's Ann Curry about the contest and what has happened since. (TODAY)

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