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"This [in] no way reflects my feelings toward what the American flag represents."

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The Top 5 Myths About the Fourth of July

Even the date itself is surrounded by myths

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Fireworks will be going off with a bang all weekend, but for some, they cause more anxiety than celebration

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How Fourth of July Fireworks Pollution Could Be Damaging Your Health

Levels of tiny pollutants are 42% higher on the holiday than on a typical day, one study says

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