Happy 4th of July FReepers Did You Know? Independence Day is marked by fireworks, barbecues and parades. Previously called "rockets," the term "fireworks" was not established until 1777. Later fireworks that made a noise were invented and called "fire crackers" and by 1880 sparklers had been created. How Many States Can You Name? Father William, the old priest, made it a practice to visit the parish school one day a week. He walked into the 4th grade class, where the children were studying the states, and asked them how many states they could name. They came up with about...