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Fourth of July, by the numbers

By Jason Russell
Published July 3, 2015 9:00am ET
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Fourth of July, by the numbers
225.3 million lbs. of fireworks were used in 2014, about 90 percent of which were used by consumers, not spectator displays. (Getty) | Mark Wilson

Americans are known for being patriotic every day of the year, but Independence Day, the Fourth of July, is when patriotism peaks in the United States. So don your red, white, and blue attire, sit down to a delicious dinner of bald eagle (just kidding!), and enjoy this list of patriotic facts:

239

Years since July 4, 1776. Happy 239th Birthday, America!

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