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As a European it's now 4th July, so felt it was the right time to post

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[-] [email protected] 11 points 1 year ago

I've always thought that we do it because it's safer than firing guns into the air.

[-] [email protected] 5 points 1 year ago

Or maybe fireworks were invented by people who hate their neighbors' pets.

[-] [email protected] 3 points 1 year ago

And to be fair, both options are safer than just walking around with a torch igniting buildings and people.

[-] [email protected] 1 points 1 year ago

Burninating all the people!

in their THATCHED-ROOF COTTAGES!!

[-] [email protected] 0 points 1 year ago

Yes but burning mansions to the ground is also an American tradition.

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