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Fourth of July

Paint the town red, white, and blue with some good, old-fashioned patriotic fun. We have you covered for Independence Day, whether it’s brushing up on 4th of July history (where did the tradition of 4th of July fireworks come from, anyway?), getting some fun 4th of July ideas for a party, or even sharing hilarious 4th of July memes. Happy birthday, USA!

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