Independence Day Number Facts
In anticipation of Independence Day on Tuesday, July 4th, I thought I would share some odd number facts related to that day:
2.5 million
In July 1776, the number of people living in the colonies. On this July 4th, the population milestone our nation soon will be closing in on is 300 million.
150 million
Number of hot dogs (all varieties) expected to be consumed by Americans on this holiday.
$201.9 million
The value of fireworks imported from China in 2005, representing the bulk of all U.S. fireworks imported ($211 million). U.S. exports of fireworks, by comparison, came to just $14.9 million in 2005, with Australia purchasing more than any other country ($4.4 million).
$5.5 million
In 2005, the dollar value of U.S. imports of American flags; the vast majority of this amount ($5 million) was for U.S. flags made in China. Only $993,000 U.S. flags were exported in 2005. Mexico was the leading customer, purchasing $529,000 worth.
There are 30 places in the U.S. with "liberty" in its name. 32 places are named "eagle" or have it in its name. 11 have "independence", 5 have "freedom" and 1 place in Indiana is named "Patriot".
Have a happy and safe 4th of July celebration.
God bless America!
posted by whaaaat! at
8:19 AM
2 Comments:
Yes, God bless America, and compared to most of the world, America is Blessed. Thanks for the facts. We need to be reminded of many facts like that.
By
Anonymous, at 2:42 PM
Happy belated 4th!
I love the population numbers. What's more incredible is how much it's exploded in just the last 50 years.
By
Fred, at 2:42 PM
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