An obscure holiday to many in America, but for African Americans, the word Juneteenth sparks happiness, joy, and celebration.… MORE
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The KC Renaissance Festival is Back
The Festival is open Sept 2nd – Oct 15th… MORE
4 Things You Should Know About The 4th of July
On July 4th 1776, the Declaration of Independence was approved by the Continental Congress, setting the 13 colonies on the road to freedom as a sovereign nation.… MORE
4 things You Should Know About The 4th of July – Fact #3
There are 31 cities in our fine country that have liberty in their names. The most populous one is Liberty, MO(29,149). Iowa, would likely claim more Liberty than any other state: with four towns tacking the autonomous noun to its city name: Libertyville, New Liberty, North Liberty and West Liberty. Thirty-five places have eagle in their names. 26,248 proud residents call Eagle Pass, TX home.…… MORE
4 Things You Should Know About The 4th of July – Fact #2
We all know our government owes Chinese businessmen craploads of money, but we’re certainly not helping. In 2011, the U.S. imported $3.6 million worth of American flags. The vast majority ($3.3 million) of them were made in China. The US also imported $232.3 million of fireworks from China in 2011. However, in the same year, the U.S. exported $15.8 million fireworks, with Australia purchasing more…… MORE
4 things You Should Know About The 4th of July – Fact #1
In July 1776, the estimated number of people living in the newly independent nation was 2.5 million. Now thanks to the Baby Boom after World War II, the sexual revolution in the 60’s and FOX’s ‘Temptation Island’, our nation’s estimated population this July Fourth will be 313.9 million. Bow Chicka Bow Wow Source: Historical Statistics of the United States:…… MORE
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