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July 1, 2025
Question: When was the first 4th of July celebration held at the White House?

ANSWER: July 4, 1801
Congrats to everyone that played yesterday.

July 2, 2025 Question of the day.

True or False

Federal regulations specify that an American flag can only be flown from sunrise to sunset.

Bonus points: There is one exception to this do you know what it is?

ANSWER: True the exception is if it is illuminated at night

July 3, 2025

What percentage of Americans own the American Flag?

Answer 64%
This is according to a study conducted in 2024

July 4, 2025

How many flags have made it to the moon?

Patriotism is out of this world! As of June 2023, there have been six American flags that have made it and are still standing on the moon. The flags are from the Apollo 11, 12, 14, 15, 16, and 17 missions. If you're wondering how the flags can withstand such climates, it's because they are made of nylon with aluminum flagpoles!

July 5, 2025

What is the most popular song played on the 4th of July?

“America” by Ray Charles is the most played song on the 4th of July.
Seems like legends never die! Billboard reported that the hit song was the most played tune on Youtube on the 4th of July in 2020, making Charles a patriotic icon.

July 6, 2025

Who was the youngest person to sign the Declaration of Independence? How was he at the time?

Edward Rutledge was the youngest person to sign the Declaration of Independence.
The man was just 26 years old when he helped shaped history! (The average age of signing members was about 45 years old.) Just goes to show you that you're never too young to make a difference.

July 7, 2025

How many times is the Liberty Bell tapped on July 4th? bonus Tell me why.

ANSWER: 13 to represent the original 13 colonies

July 8, 2025

How many different versions of the U.S flag have there been? bonus What did the original flag featured then vs Now?

There have been 27 different versions of the U.S. flag.
The original flag featured 13 stars and stripes to represent the 13 colonies. Today's American flag features 50 stars and 13 stripes.
The last addition was Hawaii's star after it was added in 1959.

July 9, 2025

What is the proper way to fold the American Flag? Bonus why (I am not giving step by step instructions sorry)

The proper way to fold an American flag is in the shape of a triangle.
The reason behind the triangular shape is so that it replicates the iconic "tri-cornered" hat that soldiers wore in the Continental Army during the Revolutionary War.

July 10, 2025
Which 3 U.S Presidents passed away on July 4th? bonus what years did they pass away

Three U.S. presidents have died on the 4th of July.
James Monroe, John Adams, and Thomas Jefferson all died on the patriotic day. (Adams and Jefferson passed in 1826, and Monroe passed five years later in 1831.)

July 11, 2025

Approximately how many firework displays take place each year?

There are approximately 16,000 Independence Day fireworks displays that take place each year.
America's 4th of July tradition is a bit of a loud one, but iconic nonetheless. According to History.com, the custom dates back to 1777.

Today's Question of the day

July 12, 2025

What was the population of the U.S in 1776?

The population of the U.S. was about 2.5 million in 1776.

July 13, 20025

When did the Star-Spangled Banner become the national anthem? Bonus who was presided at the time?

The Star-Spangled Banner became the national anthem in 1931.
President Herbert Hoover signed the congressional resolution making it so.

July 14, 2025

What newspaper was the first to print the Declaration of Independence? Bonus when did it come out for everyone to see.

The 'Pennsylvania Evening Post' was the first newspaper to print the Declaration.
It came out in the newspaper on July 6, 1776 for everyone to see, after a local printer named John Dunlap produced copies of the declaration's mcript.

July 15, 2025

How much do Americans spend on fireworks every year? bonus What is the biggest firework show and bonus bonus if you can tell me how many hours it takes to set it up.

Americans spend over $1 billion on fireworks every year.
According to the American Pyrotechnics Association, the numbers continue to go up every year. The biggest celebration is the Macy's 4th of July Fireworks show, which takes over 8,000 hours to prepare!

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July 1, 2026 ~~

Who ruled England when the Colonies established independence?

King George III

Red ~~ Enchanted Red Kaala Plushie
White ~~ White Kidlet Potion
Blue ~~ Blue Gonk Photo

July 2, 2026 ~~

On which day was the Declaration of Independence actually signed?

Aug. 2, 1776

Red ~~ Red Chibs Plushie
Blue ~~ Blue Feliz Potion
White ~~ White Leido Photo

July 3, 2026 ~~

This is going to be a little bit harder, so whoever answers it correctly gets a bonus prize

One of the most famous lines in the Declaration of Independence is “We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed, by their Creator, with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness.” But as originally drafted by Thomas Jefferson, the pursuit was not of happiness but of what?

Red ~~ Red Safari Water Flask, Red Glitter Candy
Blue ~~ Blue Doll
White ~~ White Chocolate Brew

July 4, 2026 ~~

How many sections are in the Declaration of Independence?

5

I am posting this today just in case I am not on tomorrow. You may send the answer today if you would like.

Red ~~ Red Fasoro Photo
White ~~ White Ink
Blue ~~ Blue Ideus potion

July 5, 2026 ~~ You man answer it with tomorrow's question since I am late putting it up. So double prizes tomorrow if you answer both.

What was the first state to declare the 4th of July a state holiday?

Massachusetts

Red ~~ Red Spinning Top
White ~~ White Bug Zapper
Blue ~~ Blue Party Horn

July 6, 2026 ~~

Which three U.S. presidents died on the 4th of July?

John Adams (July 4, 1826), Thomas Jefferson (July 4, 1826) and James Monroe (July 4, 1831)

Red ~~ Red Paffuto Pen
White ~~ White DNA Plushie
Blue ~~ Blue Zetlian Pen

July 7, 2026 ~~

How many original copies of the Declaration of Independence are believed to have been printed?

200 but 26 remain in circulation today

Red ~~ Fire Crystal
White ~~ Cyber Air Crystal
Blue ~~ Air Crystal

July 8, 2026 ~~

What is the location of the nation’s oldest 4th of July parade?

Bristol, Rhode Island

Red ~~ Red Velvet Truffles
White ~~ White Rose Balloon
Blue ~~ Balloon Pucu Photo

July 9, 2026 ~~

Who was the youngest person to sign the Declaration of Independence?

Edward Rutledge, who was 26 years old

Red ~~ Red Butterfly Cookie
White ~~ White Chocolate Pancakes
Blue ~~ Blue Poera Plushie

July 10, 2026 ~~

This is a fun one Wide Grin

According to the National Hot Dog & Sausage Council, roughly how many hot dogs are eaten on the 4th of July?

150 million hot dogs -- WOW THAT IS A LOT OF HOT DOGS

Red ~~ Red Pear Blossom
White ~~ Diet White Chocolate Soda
Blue ~~ Cyber Blue Gumball

July 11, 2026 ~~

What was the name of the treaty signed on Sept. 3, 1783, that officially recognized American independence?

Treaty of Paris

Red ~~ Red Gummy Stars
White ~~ White Hick Plate
Blue ~~ Blue Gummy Stars

July 12, 2026 ~~

When was the first 4th of July celebration held at the White House?

July 4, 1801

Bonus question -- Who was the president at the time?

Thomas Jefferson was president

Red ~~ Gummy Red Shell
White ~~White Stargazer Lily
Blue ~~ Blue Snookle Balloon

July 13, 2026 ~~

True or false: A woman’s signature appears on some copies of the Declaration of Independence.

True

Red ~~ Red Pickaxe
White ~~ Magic White Pickaxe
Blue ~~ Blue Pickaxe

July 14, 2026 ~~

What was the first newspaper in the Colonies to run the Declaration of Independence in print in its July 6, 1776, edition?

The Pennsylvania Evening Post

Red ~~ Red Fiz
White ~~ Neil
Blue ~~ Blue Flub

July 15, 2026 ~~

George Washington read the Declaration of Independence in front of the city hall of which city on July 9, 1776?

New York City. In fact, a riot broke out amid the reading, in part as a reaction to the fact that British naval ships were occupying the harbor at the time. During the riot, a statue of King George III was toppled and melted down to make 42,000 musket balls for the Revolutionary Army.

Red ~~ Red Ombre Stockings
White ~~ White Ombre Tights
Blue ~~ Blue Ombre Tights

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bluetaz200122 Mar 202559comments

St. Patty's Day Items 2025bluetaz2001

St. Patty's Day Item list.

Finally finished the list to get one of each item on 3/26/25

Blue Lucky Leaf Charm -- x

Celtic Tattoo -- x x x x

Charmageddon -- x x

Charmageddon Stamp -- x x x

Clover Cake Pop -- x x

Clover Charm -- x x

Clover Cookie -- x x x

Clover Hair Pin -- x x

Clover Tattoo -- x x

Emerald Apron -- x x x

Emerald Euphoria -- x

Emerald Skirt -- x x x x

Emerald Top -- x x x x

Gaelic Glam Wig -- x x

Horseshoe Plushie -- x x

Leprechaun Basil Plushie -- x x

Leprechaun Frozen Yoghurt -- x x x x x

Leprechaun Sundae --x x x x x

Leprechaun Treasure -- x x x

Lucky Hat -- x x

Lucky Leaf Charm -- x x x

Lucky Rainbow Glowing Egg -- x x x x x x

Pungent -- x x x x x

Purple Lucky Leaf Charm -- x x

Red Lucky Leaf Charm -- x x x

Ruffle Clover Skirt -- x x x

Ruffle Clover Top -- x x

Shamrock Shuffle -- x thank you ZLGC

Slice of Leprechaun Swiss Roll -- x x x x x x

Yellow Lucky Leaf Charm -- x x x x

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bluetaz200120 Mar 20250comments

Limited/Restricted Petsbluetaz2001

Limited Edition pets are species that are rare and limited and cannot just be created directly. They are earned by using special items, like Enchanted Plushies or Potions, mostly from Missions and Account Upgrade Sets

Restricted pets are much rarer versions of our limited-edition pets with more restrictions on how they can be earned. More information will be released about Restricted Pets later this year but below is the updated availability for these restricted species:

Decadal ??? released in Account Upgrade Sets every 10 years (2014, 2024) and back in 2034
Wallop ??? released in Account Upgrade Sets every 5 years (first released 2020) and back this year
Daisy ??? released in Account Upgrade Sets every 4 years (2024, 2028, 2032)
Sybri ??? released in Account Upgrade Sets every 3 years (2025, 2028, 2031)
Straya ??? released in Account Upgrade Sets every 3 years (2026, 2029, 2032)
Raulf ??? released in Account Upgrade Sets every odd year (2025, 2027, 2029)
Vlad ??? released in Account Upgrade Sets every odd year (2025, 2027, 2029)
Willa ??? released in Account Upgrade Sets every even year (2024, 2026, 2028)
Vixen ??? released in Account Upgrade Sets every even year (2024, 2026, 2028)
Gobble ??? can be released in Account Upgrades only once a year, usually around our Thanksgiving event
Limax ??? can be released in Account Upgrade Sets only once a year
Zola ??? if you are really lucky the Capsule Machine will give you a Zola Potion or Enchanted Plushie
Echlin ??? complete all 50 levels of the Slate Pyramid
Hump ??? complete all 50 levels of the Kamilah Pyramid
Figaro ??? compete in the Olympics for 16,272 Olympic Points to buy from the Olympics Shop
Justin ??? complete Desert Spy quests for Spy Points to buy from the Desert Spy Shop

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bluetaz200128 Feb 20250comments

Let the memory live onbluetaz2001

Hello everyone,

I was caroling on 12/15/24 and I came across the profile of a nice loving lady who had lost her granddaughter.

This would have been her 2nd Christmas.

Her name is nickie415....If you would like to donate one to her as well here is her profile link...

https://www.marapets.com/profile.php?id=2793253

IN LOVING MEMORY OF HER BEAUTIFUL GRANDDAUGHTER
LORELEI GRACE BORN MAY 2, 2023 - MAY 2,2023 1 lb
SHE IS COLLECTING Rose in Mouth IN HER MEMORY.

Every year on her birthday and every Christmas I will be donating one in here memory. It isn't about the fact if I know her or not it is the fact she was a baby and that is what her grandmother wants, and I want to honor that.

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bluetaz200115 Dec 20243comments

Krampus 2024bluetaz2001

Krampus Items -- 2024

~~ Christmas Skeleton Hand Gallery [x] Snugli [x] Pudgeman [x]

~~ Creepy Bat Plushie [x]

~~ Feral Frequencies [x] Gallery [x] Brentthegrint [x] Pudgeman [x]

~~ Havoc -- Gallery [x]

~~ Ike Skull Gallery [x]

~~ Krampus Cane -- Wardrobe [x]

1. ~~ Krampus Gown

~~ Krampus Hat -- Wardrobe [x]

~~ Krampus Rose Hat [x]

~~ Krampus Shawl Wardrobe [x]

~~ Left Torn Mouth [x]

~~ Mediocre -- [x]

~~ Monster Skull -- [x]

~~ Mouse Ornament -- [x]

~~ Purple Fancy Bauble -- [x]

~~ Purple Tree Ornament --[x]

~~ Purple Vixen Balloon -- [x]

~~ Raulf Cake Pop -- [x]

~~ Reindeer Antler -- [x]

~~ Reindeer Skeleton Ornament -- [x]

~~ Right Torn Mouth

~~ Santa Teddy Plushie -- [x]

~~ Skull Ornament -- [x]

~~ Slasher Symphony -- [x]

~~ Torn Scarf -- [x]

~~ Ushunda Cookie -- [x]

~~ Vampire Gingerbread Man -- [x]

~~ Vixen Snowman -- [x]

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bluetaz200115 Dec 20240comments