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True or false: The Liberty Bell is tapped 13 times on July 4th.
True or false: The Liberty Bell is tapped 13 times on July 4th.
True
True or false: Massachusetts was the first state to make July 4th an official state holiday.
True or false: Massachusetts was the first state to make July 4th an official state holiday.
True
True or false: Coney Island hosts a hot dog-eating contest every year on July 4th.
True or false: Coney Island hosts a hot dog-eating contest every year on July 4th.
True
True or false: Joey Chestnut holds the title of hot dog-eating world champion.
True or false: Joey Chestnut holds the title of hot dog-eating world champion.
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True or false: There have been 27 different versions of the U.S. flag.
True or false: There have been 27 different versions of the U.S. flag.
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True or false: Malia Obama was born on the 4th of July.
True or false: Malia Obama was born on the 4th of July.
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True or false: John Hancock was the first person to sign the Declaration of Independence.
True or false: John Hancock was the first person to sign the Declaration of Independence.
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True or false: The original American flag featured 50 stars.
True or false: The original American flag featured 50 stars.
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True or false: The hot dog-eating contest takes place in Washington D.C.
True or false: The hot dog-eating contest takes place in Washington D.C.
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True or false: The Declaration of Independence signers tap the Liberty Bell to commemorate the original 13 states.
True or false: The Declaration of Independence signers tap the Liberty Bell to commemorate the original 13 states.
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President Zachary Taylor died on July 4, 1850
President Zachary Taylor died on July 4, 1850
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Apple pie has been a staple American dessert since the 1700s
Apple pie has been a staple American dessert since the 1700s
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The longest running 4th of July parade is held in Bristol, Rhode Island
The longest running 4th of July parade is held in Bristol, Rhode Island
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The proper way to fold an American flag is in the shape of a triangle
The proper way to fold an American flag is in the shape of a triangle
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Patrick Henry said 'Give me liberty, or give me death'
Patrick Henry said 'Give me liberty, or give me death'
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Betsy Ross is credited with sewing the first American flag
Betsy Ross is credited with sewing the first American flag
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John Adams predicted that Independence Day would be celebrated with games, sports, parades, and laughter
John Adams predicted that Independence Day would be celebrated with games, sports, parades, and laughter
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Independence Day was once celebrated on July 5th
Independence Day was once celebrated on July 5th
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Three U.S. presidents have died on the 4th of July
Three U.S. presidents have died on the 4th of July
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The 50th star was added to the American flag in 1960 to symbolize Hawaii's admission as a state
The 50th star was added to the American flag in 1960 to symbolize Hawaii's admission as a state
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True or false: Americans spend over $1 billion on fireworks every 4th of July?
True or false: Americans spend over $1 billion on fireworks every 4th of July?
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True or false: July 4th became an official holiday in 1870?
True or false: July 4th became an official holiday in 1870?
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True or false: There were only about 2.5 million people living in the United States in 1776?
True or false: There were only about 2.5 million people living in the United States in 1776?
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True or false: In 2020, an estimated 15,600 people were hospitalized with injuries related to fireworks?
True or false: In 2020, an estimated 15,600 people were hospitalized with injuries related to fireworks?
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True or false: The national anthem of the United States, 'The Star-Spangled Banner', gained federal recognition in 1931?
True or false: The national anthem of the United States, 'The Star-Spangled Banner', gained federal recognition in 1931?
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True or false: The One World Trade Center in New York was designed to be 1,776 feet tall?
True or false: The One World Trade Center in New York was designed to be 1,776 feet tall?
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True or false: The Liberty Bell hasn't been rung since 1846?
True or false: The Liberty Bell hasn't been rung since 1846?
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True or false: The first newspaper to print the Declaration of Independence was the Pennsylvania Evening Post?
True or false: The first newspaper to print the Declaration of Independence was the Pennsylvania Evening Post?
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True or false: George Washington celebrated the 4th of July in 1778 even though he was at war?
True or false: George Washington celebrated the 4th of July in 1778 even though he was at war?
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True or false: Before the Civil War, it was considered disrespectful to keep your business open on the 4th of July?
True or false: Before the Civil War, it was considered disrespectful to keep your business open on the 4th of July?
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