Jul 4, 2023 | Random Musings
To those of you in the States, I hope you’re having an awesome Independence Day! (for those in the UK, ignore those ungrateful colonials and carry on with your day) Happy 4th of JulyPowered By the Tweet This PluginTweet This...
Jul 4, 2019 | Events and Giveaways
Happy 4th of July, America! While you’re waiting for the fireworks to start, you may enjoy this fine selection of past years’ articles: 4th of July: What Happened to the Signers of the Declaration of Independence? 4th of July Special: Where Does the Dollar...
Jul 4, 2017 | Fun Historical Facts
Happy 4th of July to my American readers! Throughout the States, Independence Day is celebrated with barbecues and fries. And hot dogs. Lots and lots of hot dogs; some 155 million tons of them are consumed on July 4th each year, according to Huffington Post. One...
Jul 4, 2016 | Events and Giveaways, Fun Historical Facts
I interrupt my multi-part series in ancient and Medieval wonders for a quick nod to my friends over the Atlantic. In honor of today’s Independence Day, here is the amazing tale of one of the best-known symbols of all time: the dollar, or $. No keyboard is...
Jul 4, 2015 | Events and Giveaways
Happy 4th of July to all my American friends!
Jul 7, 2014 | Fun Historical Facts
Although this post concerns mostly my American friends, the 4th of July had a profound impact on Greece, as well, as it inspired its own war of independence, in 1821. Much like the people mentioned below, the protagonists of 1821 more often than not found untimely...
