It Only Takes 200 Sparklers For a Blinding Inferno of Festive Fun

On the grand spectrum of fireworks ranked by awesomeness, sparklers are pretty far towards the "lame" end, just slightly cooler than black snakes. But what if you have a few hundred of them going off all at once? It’s a little more impressive.

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The Fireworks Laws in Every State

The Fireworks Laws in Every State

The 4th of July is just two days away, and we all know what that means: The casual and festive use of explosives. Well, that is if you live in (or near?) one of the 42 states that smiles upon that kind of thing. And if you’re unsure whether you are living in party town or under a wet blanket, this map can help you out.

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The Best Ways To Keep Your Drinks Ice Cold Today [Summermodo]

The thermometer might sail past the 100 degree mark today, but the last place you want to be on the Fourth of July is indoors. Even if it’s refreshingly air conditioned in there. More »

Gizmodo’s 4th of July Block Party [Summermodo]

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