Fourth Of July on Shine

Yea, Nay, Or Eh: Rihanna’s Fourth of July Pasties

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Rihanna celebrated the Fourth of July with some strategically placed sparklers—namely, sequined nipple covers that, in lieu of a real top, peaked out from under…

How to pack the perfect (healthy) picnic basket this Fourth of July

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For many Americans, the 4th of July means packing up the picnic basket and heading to the park to hang out and partake in the Holiday festivities. While you'll probably be playing frisbee, catch or heck, even tag, that doesn't mean you should stomach the traditional picnic fare of fried…

An Independence Day Party Planner

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Celebrate the Fourth of July with our easy buffet menu, festive drinks, and patriotic table ideas

A Fourth of July party may be a casual affair—no need to serve an extravagant four-course meal or bring out the good china—but that doesn't mean you're limited to…

User post: 4th of July patriotism now includes…heartburn?

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How exactly does one define "patriotism"? Webster's Dictionary labels it as “a love for or devotion to one's country.” Certainly, many of our Founding Fathers would fall into that category. Men like Thomas Jefferson and John Adams could be considered patriots. They spent large parts of their lives pursuing freedom for this country. And they exited this world with a flair for the patriotic as well: Both men died on the 4th of July in 1826. However, for all of their accomplishments, the two men still lack something from their illustrious careers: They never consumed 66 hot dogs in 12 minutes. One of the more bizarre displays of "patriotism" in this country can be found every 4th of July in Brooklyn, New York. Since 1916, the city has hosted Nathan's Famous Hot Dog Eating Contest. The event is believed to have started as a contest between two immigrants who wanted to prove who was more patriotic by the number of hot dogs they could eat. Or maybe they were just trying to impress the local Coney Island women. The historical record is a bit fuzzy. Regardless, the meaning of patriotism has now expanded. What was once relegated to flying flags and shooting fireworks has now grown to include one's penchant for stuffing vast amounts of processed meat in their bellies. Our Founding Fathers must be very proud.