July 2, 2010 No Comments Under Cup of Joe Award
Fourth of July Trivia: Who Knew?
On July 4, 1776, the Declaration of Independence was approved by the Continental Congress, starting the 13 colonies on the road to freedom as a sovereign nation. Okay, that much most of us know. But what else do we need to know about this most American of holidays?
* More than $135 million is spent on fireworks to celebrate the occasion. Most of the imported fireworks to this country are from China.
* Most of the American flags in this country are imported here from China (I’m starting to see a theme here).
* More than 66 million people fire up their grills to cook hamburgers and hot dogs for July 4.
* Our National Anthem is “The Star Spangled Banner” written by Frances Scott Key to the English drinking song called “To Anacreon in Heaven”.
* Three U.S. Presidents died on the Fourth of July: John Adams, Thomas Jefferson and James Monroe. Bummer.
Happy Fourth of July to all. Enjoy three virtual Cups of Joe to stay awake for all the festivities.
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