What are 2 things most people do on 4th of July?
Cookout/BBQ and Fireworks
How many Stars and Stripes does the current US flag have?
50 Stars and 13 Stripes
Every July 4th, what food is most commonly consumed?
Hot Dogs
Famed department store fireworks show in New York City that is broadcasted across America each Independence Day?
Macy's - they use more than 75,000 fireworks shells each year and costs about $6 million
This Avengers superhero is dressed in stars and stripes.
Captain America
What do they call a snowman on the 4th of July?
A puddle.
What is the name of the national anthem of the United States of America?
Star-Spangled Banner
What is the proper way to fold the American flag?
In a triangular shape
This fruit is the most popular choice served on the 4th of July.
Watermelon
What company is the largest consumer of fireworks in the World? Typically displayed over a Castle
Walt Disney Company
What is the address of the White House?
1600 Pennsylvania Avenue
Why should you put sunscreen on bananas on 4th of July picnic?
They peel when they sunburn.
Where was the first celebration of Independence Day held? Hint: It starts with a "P"
Philadelphia
What does the colors symbolize on the american flag?
Red symbolizes valor, white symbolizes purity, and blue symbolizes justice
What is considered the most American dessert?
Apple Pie
What accounts for the most fireworks-related injuries every 4th of July?
Sparklers and firecrackers- they account for almost 40% of all fireworks related accidents
Which actor has the most movies to premiere on fourth of July weekend?
Will Smith- Independence Day, Men in Black I & II, Hancock, and Wild Wild West
Why were the first Americans like ants?
They lived in colonies.
The Fourth of July celebrates which document?
Declaration of Independence
How many american flags are on the moon?
6
What does basting mean?
Brushing sauce on meat as it cooks
What country is the largest manufacturer and exporter of fireworks in the world?
China
Which bird was proposed as the national bird before the bald eagle? Hint: It starts with a "T"
Turkey
What is red, white, black and blue?
Uncle Sam falling down the stairs.
What animal symbolizes America and is the National Bird?
American Bald Eagle
What is done with worn or outdated flags?
They are burned
White barbecue sauce is popular in what state?
Alabama
What were the first fireworks made out of?
Bamboo
During the first fourth of July, what was the color of fireworks used for celebrations?
Orange- the only color in which the fireworks were available the 1830s
What do you call a redneck bursting in flames?
A fire-cracker!
The Liberty Bell is tapped how many times every 4th of July?
13 times- in honor of the 13 colonies
Who planted the first flag on the moon?
Neil Armstrong during the Apollo 11 mission
The crunchy exterior of barbecued meat is called what?
Bark
What is the hardest color to produce in fireworks?
Blue
What is the bald eagle a symbol of?
Pride and Strength
Which letter is the coolest on 4th of July?
An Iced "T"
What was the total number of people who signed the Declaration of Independence?
56
How many different versions of the american flag was created before the final one? Hint: The number is between 1-30
27
Baby back ribs are also called what?
Loin back ribs
How many different firework shapes are there?
9
Which patriotic song was originally created to mock American soldiers?
Yankee Doodle
How do Americans spend 4th of July weekend?
Stuck in Traffic
Who has the largest signature on the Declaration of Independence?
John Hancock - he was the first one to sign it
On the original U.S. Flag, in what shape where the stars laid out?
Circle
What type of wood is not usually used to smoke meat?
Soft woods
The invention of fireworks led to the invention of what?
Gunpowder
What is America's symbol of freedom?
Statue of Liberty
What do you get if you cross a patriotic American with a small curly-haired dog?
A Yankee-Poodle
Where do these words appear? “We hold these Truths to be self-evident, that all Men are created equal...”
Declaration of Independence
What do the 13 stripes on the flag of the United States represent?
The thirteen colonies who signed the Declaration of Independence
What's a shiner?
An exposed bone on a slab of ribs
Besides gunpowder what is used to launch fireworks?
Compressed air
On July 4th, which classic children’s book was published?
Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland
What quacks, has webbed feet, and betrays his country?
Beneduck Arnold
Who wrote the lyrics to "The Star-Spangled Banner"?
Francis Scott Key
Who sewed the first American flag? Hint: Her initials are "B.R"
Betsy Ross
What's the "Texas crutch"?
Wrapping brisket in tin foil
When were the first fireworks used?
As early as 200 BC
What is stored at Fort Knox?
Gold (bullion)
What was the craziest Revolutionary War Battle?
The Battle of Bonkers Hill.