This chart shows U.S. fireworks purchased in millions of pounds of fireworks. In 2000, display fireworks put on by cities and the like accounted for 33 percent of the 150 million pounds of fireworks consumed. In 2016, they accounted for just 10 percent of the 268 million pounds consumed.

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July 2, 2017 / 5923 x 5923 px

You know the expression “Money to burn”? That’s basically the story of America.

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