Jul 04 2008
Happy Independence Day! Fun 4th of July Facts!
Happy Independence Day!
I hope you all are celebrating Independence Day with friends and family at a beach, BBQ, or a park!
Here are some fun facts about the 4th of July:
155 million hot dogs will be consume on 4th of July weekend!
America’s national anthem is actually the same tune as an English drinking song called “Anacreon in Heaven!“ There ya go, drink a beer for America’s Freedom today!
There are 31 Places with Liberty in their name across the nation. One place is named Patriot with a population of 192. 12 places have Independence in their name and 9 places have the name of Freedom.
In 2000 one man was browsing a flea market in Philadelphia and saw a painting with a unique frame. He bought up the painting for $4, later finding an original 1776 Declaration of Independence behind the painting. It was sold for 8.1 million dollars!
Here are some quotes from our Founding Fathers:
“There can’t be good living where there is not good drinking.” - Benjamin Franklin
“Beer is proof that God loves us and wants us to be happy.” - Benjamin Franklin (we are still unsure if this one was said, but it sounds true to me! Benjamin Franklin did enjoy celebrating and drinking alcoholic beverages.)
John Adams loved the cyder!
George Washington also loved a celebratory beverage. He gave a double ration of Rum to his soldiers on the first 4th of July when the Declaration of Independence was declared!
So let’s raise our glasses to our Founding Fathers this Independence Day!
Have a Safe and Happy 4th of July!
