Happy Independence Day, America
Due to a chance of rain today, my neighborhood had it's annual fireworks extravaganza last night (that's not an actual picture of it on the left). We refer to it as our 'redneck fireworks show' because it's just a few neighbors who spend thousands on these really impressive fireworks, leading to people in the neighborhood pulling out chairs to sit at the end of their driveways to watch. Actually, it sounds like a war zone because not only do they literally go off over our house, but in adjoining neighborhoods, as well, with massive explosions going off every few seconds in all directions.Ever wonder why fireworks are such an integral part of the Independence Day celebrations here in America? No? Never thought about it, huh? Well, for the one or two of you who like to discover little tidbits surrounding important events, here is a brief history of fireworks and why they have become so important in this Country.
Happy Independence Day.
By the way, take a look at this flag below. It holds the World's Record for being the largest flag, weighing in at 3000 pounds with dimensions of 255' x 505'. In case you don't recognize it, that little wall it's hanging on is Hoover Dam.
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posted by DAVID C. PRICE at 7/04/2006 09:15:00 AM
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We used the same picture, though in B/W with the flag in color as part of our 48 flag posts that we had go up yesterday. that was pic #40.
http://www.team-swap.com/wordpress/2006/07/04/flag-40/
Great work and nice post.
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