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The Founding Fathers Would Literally Bet on Anything

The Founding Fathers Would Literally Bet on Anything | Public Relations & Social Marketing Insight | Scoop.it

During the Revolution, George Washington, spotting a group of Connecticut cavalry officers on fine gray horses, inquired with one Captain Lindsey about a set of Arabian horses sired by a stud named Ranger. As it turned out, the sultan of Morocco had gifted Ranger to a British captain who had left the horse on American soil as a breeder. Washington, who had an eye for fine horses, bought the horse, which he subsequently crossed with another famous Arabian offspring, the mare Othello. The mare sired Magnolio, a chestnut stallion, who raced and lost at the Alexandria, Virginia track against a horse belonging to George’s friend and sometimes rival Thomas Jefferson. Cutting his losses, George sold Magnolio to his friend Henry “Light Horse Harry” Lee for several thousand acres of land in Kentucky.


In many ways, gambling on horses in the 18th century was easier than it is today. Most of the “gentlemen” who bet on horses knew each other; they knew their horses, including the bloodlines of the opposing horses. The riders were often servants or slaves, and while the races were an often brutal sport for the riders, for the gentry, they allowed for stylish displays, including exhibitions by ladies sporting new dresses and parasols. Race days, which often coincided with court days, legitimized aristocratic values, including wealth, competition, and independence. The scene also allowed men to let off steam and to settle financial scores in a peaceful, even genteel manner....

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Our Founding Gamblers—particularly those of a Southern persuasion—gambled not only on horses but pretty much everything else. Fun.

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25 4th of July Fun Facts That Will Make You Want To Celebrate

25 4th of July Fun Facts That Will Make You Want To Celebrate | Public Relations & Social Marketing Insight | Scoop.it
The 4th of July is here, and it’s time to celebrate! Bring out that grill and get ready for a crazy independence day cookout! Go purchase big, loud, and colorful fireworks, and color the night sky with a dazzling spectacle of lights! But with all the fun and festivities, be sure to take some time to remember why we celebrate this momentous day. Are you excited? We hope so, because this Independence Day is going to be AMAZING. To help you get in a celebratory spirit, we present to you these 25 4th of July Fun Facts That Will Make You Want To Celebrate.
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Fun Fourth of July facts.

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History of the Fourth of July - 4th of July by the Numbers Interactive - HISTORY.com

History of the Fourth of July - 4th of July by the Numbers Interactive - HISTORY.com | Public Relations & Social Marketing Insight | Scoop.it

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An illustrated history of the 4th of July from History.com.

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4th of July Trivia Facts 2016: 15 Fun Things to Know About Independence Day

4th of July Trivia Facts 2016: 15 Fun Things to Know About Independence Day | Public Relations & Social Marketing Insight | Scoop.it

Rumor has it there’s a memo on the Declaration of Independence.


To many revelers, the Fourth of July is an excuse to relax under the hot sun with cold beers while indulging in high-calorie foods, but the history of America’s Independence Day is richer than anything on their holiday bill of fare. Here are 15 fun facts about the U.S. birthday likely to surprise family and friends...

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14 fun Fourth of July facts. Celebrate!

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Cost of all-American July 4 cookout ticks up

Cost of all-American July 4 cookout ticks up | Public Relations & Social Marketing Insight | Scoop.it

A cookout of Americans’ favorite foods for the Fourth of July, including hot dogs, cheeseburgers, pork spare ribs, potato salad, baked beans, lemonade and chocolate milk, will cost slightly more this year but still comes in at less than $6 per person, according to American Farm Bureau Federation (AFBF).


The AFBF informal survey reveals that the average cost of a summer cookout for 10 people is $56.06, or $5.61 per person.


Although the cost for the cookout is up slightly (less than 1%), “Prices in the meat case are starting to look better from the consumers’ perspective. Retail ground round prices are trending lower,” AFBF economist Veronica Nigh noted, pointing to the nation’s cattle inventory and commercial beef production, which continue to rebound from dramatically low levels in 2014 and 2015...

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Average cost of cookout this holiday rises slightly to $56.06 for 10 people but is still under $6 per person.

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Let freedom ring: Fun facts on how Americans celebrate July 4th

Let freedom ring: Fun facts on how Americans celebrate July 4th | Public Relations & Social Marketing Insight | Scoop.it

Liberty, freedom and fireworks — that’s what Americans celebrate on the Fourth of July.

This year marks the 242nd birthday of the signing of the Declaration of Independence. Americans are planning to wave the red, white and blue at backyard cookouts — consuming a whopping 150 million hot dogs, by the way, as well as attending parades, patriotic concerts and fireworks displays.

Take a look at some facts about the holiday....

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Fun Fourth facts.

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16 Fun Facts About the U.S. for 4th of July [Infographic]

16 Fun Facts About the U.S. for 4th of July [Infographic] | Public Relations & Social Marketing Insight | Scoop.it

In honor of 4th of July and this year being the United States’ 240th [2016] birthday, here are 16 fun facts about this quirky country for you.

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Happy Fourth!

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4th of July by the Numbers Interactive - HISTORY.com

4th of July by the Numbers Interactive - HISTORY.com | Public Relations & Social Marketing Insight | Scoop.it

The 4th of July is here, and it’s time to celebrate! Bring out that grill and get ready for a crazy independence day cookout! Go purchase big, loud, and colorful fireworks, and color the night sky with a dazzling spectacle of lights!


But with all the fun and festivities, be sure to take some time to remember why we celebrate this momentous day. Are you excited? We hope so, because this Independence Day is going to be AMAZING.


To help you get in a celebratory spirit, we present to you these 25 4th of July Fun Facts That Will Make You Want To Celebrate

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More Fourth of July fun!

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How America celebrates the 4th of July: The numbers

How America celebrates the 4th of July: The numbers | Public Relations & Social Marketing Insight | Scoop.it

American flag? Check. Hot dogs? Check. Fireworks? Triple check.


Fourth of July can’t be celebrated without seeing red, white and blue everywhere. Probably the most important Fourth of July feature is the U.S. flag.


- 63.9% of people own a U.S. flag


- $4.4 million was spent on imports of U.S. flag, the vast majority of which came from China ($4.3 million).


There is $6.77 billion in planned spending on Fourth of July food, and it just so happens that July is National Hot Dog Month. The National Hot Dog and Sausage Council says that out of an estimated 20 billion hot dogs consumed by Americans each year, 155 million are consumed on July 4....

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Fourth of July by the numbers add up to a big celebration.

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4th of July By the Numbers | Fox Business

4th of July By the Numbers | Fox Business | Public Relations & Social Marketing Insight | Scoop.it

Over 22.8 million cases of beer were sold in 2014 during Fourth of July weekend, including two million cases of craft beer, according to IRI Infoscan data. These numbers are expected to shoot even higher in 2016, due in part to a marketing campaign by Anheuser-Busch (BUD). The beverage company is replacing the word ‘Budweiser’ with ‘America’ on its 12 oz. bottles and cans throughout the summer until Election Day.


Americans enjoy an estimated 150 million hot dogs on the 4th, enough to span D.C. to L.A. over five times. In peak hot dog season, which stretches from Memorial Day to Labor Day, Americans typically consume 7 billion hot dogs, making for 818 hot dogs consumed every second. Contributing to these figures are the 20 participants in Nathan’s Hot Dog Eating Contest (NATH), which occurs on New York’s Coney Island every July 4th. The current world record holder is Joey Chestnut, who ate 69 hot dogs in 10 minutes in 2013. That adds up to a whopping 20,010 calories, 1,173 grams of fat and 48,990 milligrams of sodium.


The nation’s largest pyrotechnic display is Macy’s 4th of July Fireworks in New York City, consisting of over 56,000 effects and celebrating its 40th Anniversary this year. The city expects 3 million people will watch this year’s show. Overall, IBISWorld expects retail sales of consumer fireworks to reach $710 million during this holiday season....

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July 4th adds up to a heck of a party if you look at the numbers.

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