pull down to refresh

(source: tdwi org)

Bonus:

Are extraterrestrials extra patriotic?

https://www.economist.com/cdn-cgi/image/width=834,quality=80,format=auto/sites/default/files/20190706_WOC365.png

IN THE FINAL scene of “Independence Day”, a blockbuster film from 1996, Captain Steve Hiller (Will Smith), having saved the world from alien annihilation, watches as exploding debris from a UFO mothership lights up the sky, just in time for the American holiday. Turning to his stepson, he says with a smile, “Didn’t I promise you fireworks?” For Americans, such pyrotechnic displays are an important Fourth of July tradition. Can the same be said for UFOs?

https://www.economist.com/graphic-detail/2019/07/04/are-extraterrestrials-extra-patriotic

view all related items

13 sats \ 0 replies \ @16d86e9daa 7 Jul

the truth is On the 4th of July, there is a higher prevalence of amateur or consumer fireworks being used. These are often purchased by individuals for personal celebrations, and they may not have the same level of safety features or handling instructions as professional fireworks used in larger New Year's displays

10 sats \ 0 replies \ @Satosora 6 Jul

Maybe because a lot of people are drunk on July 4th? This is america...

46 sats \ 0 replies \ @BitcoinAbhi 6 Jul

Here is percentage of various types of accidents by Fireworks!!

https://m.stacker.news/38484

24 sats \ 0 replies \ @Coinsreporter 6 Jul

The spike looks like a 'Burj Khalifa' standing tall among dwarf buildings! For this reason alone, we may say 'no to crackers'!!

21 sats \ 0 replies \ @IamSINGLE 6 Jul

It happens on Diwali in India. There are so many accidents by fireworks that the next day all the newspaper has headlines of such accidents.

21 sats \ 2 replies \ @Coinsreporter 6 Jul

So, why not government ban them instead of banning this or that! Why they let people celebrate with crackers?

27 sats \ 0 replies \ @zuspotirko OP 6 Jul

Banning fireworks in Europe for new years is already a heated discussion. It would come simultaneously with the cities doing expensive state sponsored fireworks instead. Although tbf, it has not happened yet.

13 sats \ 0 replies \ @creativityisoverrated 6 Jul

are we really talking about banning things and government regulations?

3 sats \ 0 replies \ @Msd0457890 7 Jul

Hello, I have always loved fireworks and so do my children, which is why I try to handle them with great care and concern to avoid accidents. You can enjoy fireworks but always be careful.

21 sats \ 0 replies \ @NaOD 6 Jul outlawed

stackers have outlawed this. turn on wild west mode in your /settings to see outlawed content.