Here are some interesting facts about the Fourth of July, according to History.com, which used the Census Bureau as a source for a lot of the information:
– The estimated amount of hot dogs eaten by Americans on the Fourth is 150 million.
– The fireworks imported from China into the United States were valued at $216 million, in 2006.
– Japan purchases more fireworks than any other country.
– The number of U.S. residents was projected to be 302 million by July 4, 2007.
– There are five places in the United States with the word "freedom" in their name.
Source: History.com, Census
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