7/4/25 - Independence Day! Happy July 4th.
- bribriny
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Friday 7/4/25
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Celebrate:
Alice in Wonderland Day
Comic Sans Day
Independence Day
Independence From Meat Day
Indivisible Day
Invisible Day
Jackfruit Day
National Barbecue Day
National Barbecued Spareribs Day
National Caesar Salad Day
National Country Music Day
Sidewalk Egg Frying Day
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A poll this week found chips are the second most popular Fourth of July side after potato salad.
Instacart released some data on the most uniquely popular potato chip in each state. So, the one brand that's especially beloved.
Most of the country is a fan of Ruffles, including almost all the Rocky Mountain states, and much of the Midwest. Lay's are also big including in NY. But it's a different story on the coasts.
The entire West Coast loves Kettle Brand chips. And on the East Coast, it varies: Florida goes for Boulder Canyon . . . Georgia loves Zapp's . . . Utz are a top pick from South Carolina to Delaware . . . New Jersey and Pennsylvania love Herr's . . . and all of New England loves Cape Cod chips.
Three states are obsessed with Pringles: Once people in Ohio, Alabama, and Missouri pop, they can't stop.
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Got any plans for Fourth of July?
A new poll asked people what they'll be up to this weekend. And the #1 thing we're looking forward to doing is . . . nothing.
43% of Americans say their plans include staying home and kicking back. It's the most common thing we've got planned this weekend.
Here are a few ACTUAL things we're doing for Independence Day . . .
35% will spend time with family, or go to a family get-together.
33% will go to a barbecue or picnic this weekend.
16% will go to a fireworks display.
Only 10% plan to set off fireworks themselves. (it's like 90% in my neighborhood)
10% will go to a Fourth of July event, like a parade.
11% will watch some sports.
5% will go to the beach.
4% will go camping or hiking.
2% will go fishing.
And 10% said none of the above. Literally, "no plans."
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Seven people were reported missing after a huge explosion at a fireworks warehouse in California Tuesday night. Several cities had to cancel or postpone their Fourth of July displays, because their fireworks were stored there. If you haven't seen it, the footage of the explosion is insane.
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A station in Houston did a story on how spaghetti can help keep your pet calm. A veterinarian said getting them used to popping sounds can help. And if they're really touchy about it, you can start by snapping a bunch of dry spaghetti to simulate sudden pops. Then work your way up to bubble wrap.
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A poll asked more than 16,000 people how they'd like to divvy up their plates, with both barbeque mains and sides.
For the mains, Burgers are #1, with 65% approval.
Hot dogs are second, followed by ribs, sausages, chicken wings, pulled pork, brisket, pork chops, turkey burgers, and veggie burgers.
As for sides, Potato Salad is #1.
Corn-on-the-cob is second followed by baked beans, watermelon, chips, mac and cheese, coleslaw, potato salad, garden salad, cornbread, and "other bread and rolls."
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The National Hot Dog and Sausage Council says we'll eat 150 million hot dogs today, making it the top hot dog-eating day of the year.
In another poll, What drinks pair best with hotdogs:
Soda - 76%
Beer - 57%
Lemonade - 54%
Iced tea - 48%
Orange juice - 12%
Milk - 9%
Wine - 9%
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A few different Fourth of July related injuries have been on the rise over the last decade. Here are the top three to be aware of . . .
1. Firework injuries. They're up 32% since 2012, partly because parents don't keep a close enough eye on their kids. The most at-risk group is teens between 15 and 19. Last year, one in eight injuries caused by fireworks were in that age group.
2. Grilling injuries are up 18% in the last decade. Little kids are the most likely to get burned. One in five patients who show up to the E.R. with a grill-related injury are under the age of 10.
3. Heat-related deaths. They're up 56% in the last three years alone. People at the highest risk for heat stroke are babies, young kids, and seniors 85 and up.
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As we watch our democracy fade away and celebrate the 4th of July, how much do you know about civics. You know, the class that the idiots running the country slept through.
A civics poll for the Fourth of July looked at how much we know about America's history and laws. Here are a few questions they asked, and how people answered . . .
1. Who was the first president? 13% . . . or roughly 1 in 8 people . . . don't know it was George Washington. 6% said Abe Lincoln, our 16th president . . . 4% chose John Adams, our 2nd president . . . and 3% said Thomas Jefferson, our 3rd president.
2. What did the Declaration of Independence do? 78% knew it declared our independence from Great Britain. 9% thought it freed the slaves . . . 7% said it declared our independence from France . . . and 6% thought it gave women the right to vote.
3. At what age can you vote for president? Only 80% knew it's 18 years old. 3% said 16 . . . 9% said 21 . . . and 7% said 35. (Some of those people might have misread the question. 35 is the minimum age to BE President.)
4. What are two rights of everyone living in the U.S.? 86% got it right. The correct answer was "freedom of speech and freedom of religion." But 4% think the freedom to "disobey traffic laws" is one of them.
5. Who was Ben Franklin? The correct answer was a "U.S. diplomat." But 21% thought he was our third president, and 4% chose "inventor of the airplane."
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Taking the holiday weekend off. Enjoy these things to celebrate for the weekend.
Saturday
Bikini Day
Hop-a-Park Day
International Cherry Pit Spitting Day
International Day of Cooperatives
Mechanical Pencil Day
National Apple Turnover Day
National Graham Cracker Day
National Workaholics Day
Sunday
International Kissing Day
National Air Traffic Control Day
National Build a Scarecrow Day
National Fried Chicken Day
National Hand Roll Day
Take Your Webmaster to Lunch Day
Umbrella Cover Day
Virtually Hug a Virtual Assistant Day
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