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America's patriotism is
steeped in quirky history, from revolutionary quirks to modern symbols. Here
are ten odd facts that highlight the nation's eccentric spirit.
One: In 1917, the government briefly
tried to rename hamburgers “liberty
sandwiches” to avoid the German association.
Two: The back of the Declaration bears
an upside-down message: "Original Declaration of Independence dated 4th
July 1776."
Three: Three U.S. presidents—John
Adams, Thomas Jefferson, and James Monroe—died on July 4th, adding eerie
coincidence to the holiday.
Four: The Liberty Bell hasn't rung
since 1846, but it's symbolically tapped 13 times each Independence Day to
honor the original colonies.
Five: The Liberty Bell is one of the most famous cracked objects in
history—yet the crack people recognize today was actually a repair attempt that failed, leaving
the bell permanently silent.
Six: The 50-star American flag was
designed by 17-year-old Robert Heft for a school project, earning him a B-
until it was adopted.
Seven: Thomas Jefferson drafted the Declaration on a "laptop"—a portable writing desk that fit over the
lap.
Eight: Americans devour about 150
million hot dogs on July 4th, making it the biggest hot dog day of the year.
Nine: Six U.S. flags stand on the moon
from Apollo missions, proving patriotism reaches extraterrestrial heights.
Ten:
Benjamin Franklin preferred the turkey over the bald eagle as the national bird, arguing the
turkey was more respectable and less prone to stealing.
