North America~ Happy 4th of July!

Weather this gets locked or not it needs to be said:

Thank you Soldiers for fighting for our country to keep everyone safe from harm! I hope everyone has a Fantastic 4th of July, eat lots of food, and enjoy the Fireworks at night! *Hugs everyone on the Forums*

Have a Blessed day! :D

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Just like the Canada Day thread

BUT, before this gets locked, if you live in a state/county that only sells "Safe-and-Sane" type fireworks, buy a shitload of Picolo Petes (Screaming Meanies, whatever, the ones that make the loud scream sound), and mash them up with a hammer. That loosens the gunpowder in them and causes it to all burn at once when lit, blowing up like an M80.

Have fun and be safe!

You're doing it wrong, don't post a thread...go outside and light some fireworks :D

It isn't, it's not ment to be In relation, but in honor for those who have died. Sorry that this thread offends you.

Independence Day Trivia -

July 2nd, 1776 was when the 13 colonies declared independence from the British monarch; independence was declared prior to the Revolutionary War, not after.

The document, Thomas Jefferson's Declaration of Independence was not a declaration, but instead was a document justifying the declaration. The day of July 4th, 1776, was when the DOI was adopted by the 13 colonies, and when Thomas Jefferson had signed the document himself.

It is perhaps one of the few, if not the only holiday, wherein it is meant to actually be celebrated as opposed to be a day of mourning (Easter, Passover, Christmas, Thanksgiving, Hannukah, etc. are days of mourning). The first celebration was only 4 days later (July 8th) in Philadelphia where it was celebrated with fireworks, drinks, and other stuff.

The Revolution was very unpopular with the majority of colonists whom themselves were mostly either Torries or just didn't think it'd really affect them.

Thomas Jefferson and John Adams died on this day in 1826.

July 4th was not declared a federal holiday until 1941.

Too bad people see this as a day to get drunk, and be extremely stupid.

But to those who actually celebrate it, Happy Fourth.

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Originally Posted by Jinrya-Geki

Too bad people see this as a day to get drunk, and be extremely stupid.

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Actually, as I previously stated, that's how it is intended to be celebrated - a day to have fun and do the good stuff.

Happy 4th!

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Originally Posted by Dragon

Actually, as I previously stated, that's how it is intended to be celebrated - a day to have fun and do the good stuff.

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No, it shouldn't be. People get drunk and drive around lighting explosive powerful enough to do serious injury, or worse, to themselves and others when they are not supposed to.

People who need to get drunk to have a good time are just making yet another excuse to drink.

Happy Independence day!

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