July 4th Facts: Fireworks, Founding Fathers, and More

The American Pyrotechnics Association (APA) estimates that more than 14,000 fireworks displays light up U.S. skies each July 4th.

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I'd say, the true founding father, George Washington CARVER!!`~~

But anyway.....gewd...
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- metalcookiesxy70
- 4 months ago
@dnball on twitter says "Leadership: Independence Day celebrations began in 1778 - even though we didn't throw off the British until 1781."
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- twitterbot
- 4 months ago
@JasonsTravels on twitter says "Should it actually be "Happy July 2nd" instead of the 4th?"
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- 4 months ago