Episode 018 | 4th of July

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HAPPY BIRTHDAY, AMERICA! Grab a hot dog, your patriotic gear and some sparklers while you tune in to this episode about America’s annual birthday party.

The DOE is Sour Me America from DuClaw Brewing in Baltimore, Maryland. This 5.5% ABV sour is as delicious as it is appropriate for the 4^th of July and the description is fantastic: Like a patriotic, lip-puckering fruit popsicle in your glass, we’ve brought together three refreshing fruit flavors to rocket you into summer with ‘Sour Me America.’ Brewed with cherry & raspberry purees, lime juice & tart cherry juice. Sip freely!

The blondes dive into a little history and reminisce about Independence Day Celebrations past. The final version of the Declaration of Independence was adopted on July 4, 1776, and a year later Congress adjourned early to celebrate the year anniversary of our country’s independence. Since then, game on. We celebrate year after year after year!

The Declaration of Independence authors were Thomas Jefferson, Ben Franklin, John Adams, Roger Sherman and Roger Livingston. #themoreyouknow

Present day, the best places to celebrate are:

• Boston, Massachusetts | weeklong celebration called Harborfest
• Philadelphia, Pennsylvania | 2+ weeklong event called Wawa Welcome America
• New York City | Coney Island Hot Dog Eating Contest and Macy’s 4^th of July Fireworks Spectacular

Growing up the girls remember celebrating the 4^th with their parents’ friends – Chrissy in Philly and Molly in Tunkhannock. The girls started celebrating together in the late 2000s outside The Villages, Florida, on Lake Weir. More recently they tend to stick around St. Augustine and enjoy biking around their own city who hosts one of the most spectacular fireworks shows over the Castillo de San Marcos and Matanzas Bay.

The girls wrap up this episode with some trivia. Do you know the answers? Tune in to see if you’re correct!

1. Where was the first Independence Day celebration held?
2. How many times does the Liberty Bell ring on every Independence Day?
3. What is the location of the nation’s oldest 4^th of July parade?
4. What was the total number of people who signed Declaration of Independence?
5. What food is most commonly consumed on the 4^th of July?