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Interesting 4th of July factoid. Jul 5, 2015 13:09:39 GMT -5

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Post by epaul on Jul 5, 2015 13:09:39 GMT -5

The Continental Congress decided to declare independence from England on July 2nd, not the 4th. But, they didn't get around to posting it in on Facebook until the 4th, which is why we now celebrate Independence Day on the 4th, even though the decision to secede was made on the 2nd. If you want a fascinating, and entertaining, insider account of the proceedings, read Ben Franklin's tweets. What a card.

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millring Ancient citizen If you knew, you'd be smiling too Posts: 46,146	Interesting 4th of July factoid. Jul 5, 2015 13:27:21 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by millring on Jul 5, 2015 13:27:21 GMT -5 His Hamilton/Burr meme is a stitch.
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Village Idiot Ancient citizen Administrator Greetings Posts: 35,755	Interesting 4th of July factoid. Jul 5, 2015 21:50:15 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Village Idiot on Jul 5, 2015 21:50:15 GMT -5 I haven't seen it, but I here it's truly electric.
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Chesapeake Ancient citizen Posts: 10,438	Interesting 4th of July factoid. Jul 6, 2015 17:12:44 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Chesapeake on Jul 6, 2015 17:12:44 GMT -5 How can you not like a guy who takes such pride in his farts?
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Interesting 4th of July factoid. Jul 6, 2015 20:20:23 GMT -5

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Jul 6, 2015 17:12:44 GMT -5 Chesapeake said:

How can you not like a guy who takes such pride in his farts?

Doesn't everybody?

I'm so embarrassed.

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Interesting 4th of July factoid.

Post by epaul on Jul 5, 2015 13:09:39 GMT -5

Post by millring on Jul 5, 2015 13:27:21 GMT -5

Post by Village Idiot on Jul 5, 2015 21:50:15 GMT -5

Post by Chesapeake on Jul 6, 2015 17:12:44 GMT -5

Post by dradtke on Jul 6, 2015 20:20:23 GMT -5