A dummies guide to Independence Day - video
We kick back to Star Spangled Banner and find out what the Fourth of July celebrations are all about
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Your support makes all the difference.Our friends across the pond have something called Independence Day, which is celebrated on the Fourth of July. It’s not just the film that put Will Smith on the map; it’s one of the most significant events in the history of America.
But nobody seems to know what it’s about.
Watch the video below to find out some useless key facts and stats to show off this Fourth of July.
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