Interesting Facts About 4th of July!

• Fireworks are largely imported. According to the United States Census in 2011, Americans purchased $223.6 million of this product from China. The second highest import associated with this holiday is flags.

• Do you want to know more about the American flag? Visit iTunes. They created a special app to commemorate this special piece of cloth.

• Potatoes are BIG on the 4th of July. Celebrants crave potato salad and potato chips. Why? The saltiness is an attraction; this root vegetable also boosts the eater's mood.

• Citizens of Uncle Sam are extremely patriotic. Names for U.S. cities-townships express their zeal for the country. Several places have the word eagle, independence, and liberty in their titles.

• The split from British governing was challenging for American immigrants. Fortunately, this event didn't lead to a permanent fracture. In relationship. Trade between both countries is over $100 billion annually.

• The 4th of July became a national holiday in 1941. During the same year, the PGA establishes the Golf Hall of Fame. In addition, General Mills launches a new product: Cheerios.

• Since it's Independence, America's populations have grown by 150%. Millions of people populate each crevice of space making the creation of affordable living conditions a must. This truth is a reality despite fluctuations in the real-estate business.

• President Calvin Coolidge was born on July 4. He had several nicknames: Cautious Cal, Silent Cal, Cool Cal and The Sphinx of the Potomac. His term lasted almost six years.