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Dive into the world of dazzling fireworks displays on Independence Day with this informative article on the history and significance of pyrotechnics. Learn about the roots of these mesmerizing shows and how they have become an integral part of the Fourth of July celebrations.
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pyrotechnics a fancy word for “fireworks”, from Greek pyro (fire) and technica (working, mechanics)
barbeque from French: de barbe à queue
revolution Latin:re- “again”volvare “to turn”Literally, “to overturn”
independence in + de + pendarependare = “to hang, swing”de+pendare = “to hang from”in+de+pendare = “to not hang from”
America The continents of North and South America were named for the Italian explorer Amerigo Vespucci.This article (also handed out in class) explains why.