A Bird Of Courage And A Bash In Denmark: The July 4 You Didn’t Know

A Bird Of Courage And A Bash In Denmark: The July 4 You Didn’t Know

By Paige Pfleger

In the U.S., people often spend the Fourth of July grilling hot dogs and wearing their patriotic clothing. But there’s more to this annual holiday than fireworks.

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