Happy Independence Day 2010

Ok, so I am a day late, but what a great day it was.  Parades, cookout, fireworks all with friends and family.  I think if you want to get a real slice of Americana, come celebrate the Fourth with us. I hope you are able to enjoy a day off on this Monday.  Here is something I found interesting from the JustSell newsletter: Thomas Jefferson & John Adams — the only two signers of the Declaration of Independence who became president — both died on the same day… July 4th, 1826 — the 50th celebration of Independence Day.

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The Hot Dog/Bun Mystery Solved

From JustSell.com: Have you ever wondered why hot dogs typically come 10 to the package, while the buns come in batches of eight? While some suspect that the disparity is a marketing tool meant to increase sales, hot dog historians point to a time when customers purchased meat from a butcher and buns from a baker. Meat was sold by the pound, with the typical frank weighing one–tenth of a pound; 10 franks came in the pound package. But pan sizes dictated that buns be baked in multiples of four. (The eight–bun pan is still the most common pan size.) Enjoy the Fourth and eat a dog or two!

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