How do Fireworks Work? Explosions, Color

The magic of fireworks revealed.How does a firework explode?Fireworks were first made in China over 1,000 years ago. Gunpowder lit by fire using a fuse is what makes a firework explode. After the gunpowder is...

Are Banks, Post Offices Open on 4th of July 2012?

Are Banks, Post Offices Open on Independence Day, July 4, 2012?  The 4th of July is considered a public holiday in the United States, so don't count on doing any banking or any business with the government...

What Stores Are Open on the 4th of July 2012? Walmart? Target?

Is Walmart Open on the 4th of July 2012? Is Target Open On July 4th? Answers Can Be Hard To Come By. Here's a Rough Guide To Stores Open On July the 4th, 2012The 4th of July falls on Wednesday this year. As this...

Independence Day 2012: Tips for a Safe Fourth of July

How to have a fun and safe July 4th party.In the past 35 years, fireworks sales have increased by 700%, but amazingly, injuries sustained due to fireworks have decreased by 90%. To insure safety this 4th of July,...

4th of July 2012: Fact and Myths about Independence Day

Facts and myths about independence day.There are a lot of a unknown facts about 4th of July that can make great conversation at an 4th of July cook out. Facts about Independence Day Three notable presidents...

Fourth of July Fireworks Gone Wrong: Video Compilation

Fireworks FAIL: When 4th of July Celebrations Go Wrong We love fireworks as much (or more than) the next guy, but we acknowledge that blowing stuff up can be somewhat dangerous. Point away from face. Do not use while...

Who Won the Nathan's Coney Island Hot Dog Eating Contest 2011?

Joey Chestnut, Sonya Thomas Win Nathan's Coney Island Hot Dog-Eating Contest: No Takeru Kobayashi The Nathan's 4th of July hot dog eating contest is underway in Coney Island, New York. We are listing the winners as...

NYPD Sets Off Confiscated 4th of July Fireworks (Video)

Early 4th of July: NYPD Detonates 5,000 Lbs of Illegal Fireworks The NYPD piled up all the fireworks that its officers had confiscated during the runup to Independence Day... and set them off. That's 5,000 pounds of...

What Stores Are Open on the 4th of July 2011? Walmart? Target?

Is Walmart Open on the 4th of July? Is Target Open On July 4th? Answers Can Be Hard To Come By. Here's a Rough Guide To Stores Open On July the 4thLet's face it, the 4th of July isn't exactly a time for shopping....

2011 4th of July Fireworks in New York City: Where to Watch

NYC Fireworks for Independence Day 2011 The annual 4th of July fireworks in New York City will actually best be seen from New Jersey. The NYC fireworks will start at 9pm local time. For the third year in a row, the Independence Day fireworks (sponsored by Macy's, no stranger...

Fireworks POV Video for 4th of July

Independence Day Video Special: Fireworks POV Ever wonder what it would be like to be a firecracker? Now you can find out. Videographer Jeremiah Warren (he of Space Invaders IRL fame) attached cameras to fireworks...

Internet Dating, Rick's Cafe, Casablanca and Sylvia Massara

What's the point of running your own show if you can't promote one of your books from time to time? In this interview hosted by novelist, Sylvia Massara, (being her own guest author), Sylvia discusses her soon...

Join the Patriotic movement on YouTube this 4th of July! USA USA!

Join the 4th of July Celebration on YouTube with the free Patriot YouTube Layout from Custom-Page.com! This professionally designed YouTube background comes in white and black versions and also includes a free...

4th of July Songs: Top Ten Patriotic Tunes For Your 4th of July

Independence Day Would Not be Complete Without Some Patriotic Songs We at NowPublic have picked our top 10 favorites, but if you are looking for a version of any song, chances are the Internet Archive has a copy of...

4th of July 2010 Parades: Things To Do For July Fourth

July 4th (Independence Day) is a Big Holiday in the United States and One of the Most Traditional Activities is to Attend a 4th of July Parade and Fireworks National Independence Day Parade in Washington DC - Starts...

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