The Paper Came First

Who went and put a holiday in the middle of the week? Here it is Wednesday, and instead of work, we have a day off, BBQ, and pyrotecnics... I guess I won’t complain.

I figure most of the local wildlife is hiding from the sounds of explosives, so I’ll skip photography for the time being. Instead, there’s so much fun stuff to play with. So, without further ado, here is the first of four fun goodies for the fourth.

Check out the paper that started it all:

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The Declaration of Independence

Hear it in the fashionable 21st century way, via podcast,

Or sign your name alongside our forefathers, and print it out.

Image via USHistory.org, podcast via History.org.

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