14 Fantastic Facts About the Fourth

Plus, what are hot dogs made of? And who's ready for some water-drenched shenanigans?

Happy Saturday Did you know that the animals we commonly call "black bears" can be black, brown, grey, whitish or even blonde in color? Read more about Ursus americanus in our article.     14 Fantastic Facts About the Fourth of July For starters, July 4 should be July 2. Read more >> How Do Fireworks Explode in Specific Shapes? The first shaped fireworks were used in the early 1990s to welcome returning Desert Storm troops. Read more >> What Are Hot Dogs Made Of? The year 1893 was a pivotal one for the hot dog. We'll tell you why. Read more >> Why Do Shriners Drive Those Little Cars? During every summer parade you see them: grown men wearing fezzes, squeezed into tiny cars. What's their scoop? Read more >> Can Adults Use a Slip 'N' Slide? It's one of the world's simplest and most popular summertime inventions. But that doesn't necessarily mean you should give it a go. Read more >> That Frozen Treat From Dairy Queen? Not Really Ice Cream Any guesses as to what it is then? Read more >> Test Your Knowledge   If you've been reading our emails this week, you might get these questions right! Who claimed to have a life-changing revelation with a phrenology practitioner (a debunked science measuring skull bumps to predict traits) and "learned" he had an inventive talent? a) Nikola Tesla b) Alexander Graham Bell c) Orville Wright d) Thomas Edison Who originally wrote, "That which does not kill us makes us stronger"? a) Marx b) Nietzsche c) Socrates d) Marcus Aurelius Fact or Myth: Dishwashers save a significant amount of water compared to hand washing. What was the first animal species to travel to space and circle the moon? a) Dog b) Cat c) Tortoise d) Monkey What country is the United States most in debt to? a) China b) Taiwan c) Japan d) Canada True or false: During Victorian times, a "Marriage market" took place between January to June every year. During this time ladies and gents mingled under supervision to find a spouse. Check Your Answers Copyright © 2021 HowStuffWorks, All rights reserved. You are receiving this email because you opted in at our website howstuffworks.com Our mailing address is: HowStuffWorks 1401 Main Street Venice, CA 90291 Want to change how you receive these promotional emails? You can update your preferences or unsubscribe from this list