Did You Know?
Facts, Figures & Folklore
About America’s Independence
July 03 : 01 day to July 4th

Did you know that America’s second president John Adams was the first to light the fireworks spark for Independence Day when he said the holiday ought to be celebrated by pomp and parade – “and illuminations from one end of this continent to the other”?

Nothing says 4th of July like fireworks, so be sure to catch an awesome pyrotechnic display this holiday season.

We’ll be presenting a new “Did You Know?” fact each day as we countdown to Independence Day Day (07/04)! So stop by again tomorrow.

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Air Conditioning Appreciation Days (07/03-08/15)
Where would we be without air conditioning? Sweating our butts off that’s for sure!

So take a moment during these next few weeks and give a thanks to those geniuses who sweated away to bring us the cool sweet, sweet air conditioning we couldn’t live without.

*photo credit: pmsandvodka via flickr