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The 10 Worst Things About July 4th

But Sometimes It's All Worth It

But Sometimes It's All Worth It

Brilliant fireworks, good friends, and feeling great about living in the U.S.A. ... it can make all the worst parts of Independence Day seem like minor details. Until you realize you don't remember where you parked the car, of course.

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Jul 04, 2009