Today is Independence Day here in the U.S., celebrating the signing of the Declaration of Independence 249 years ago. This mostly consists of cookouts, but you could do worse. Of course there are also fireworks, and MrsBlue and I will lay low and once again take advantage of the view of the local pyrotechnics from our deck, which is a pretty sweet deal. If you have pets, here's hoping they can avoid being traumatized, and if you have plans, here's hoping they go smoothly and safely. Be careful with explosives, be careful on the roads, and please don't drink and drive. Protip for staying safe: Avoid dudes in Uncle Sam outfits. A quick scan of YouTube videos will show that they are ground zero for danger on this holiday.

Holiday Round-up
Thanks Ant, Neutronbeam, and Max.

Stories

• Iconic Punk Band Recorded the Best ‘4th of July’ Song Nearly 40 Years Ago - Parade.
• Henry Cavill's Reaction to His 'Superman' Replacement Will Upset Snyder Fans - Movieweb.

Science

• Gut Bacteria Found to Soak Up Toxic Forever Chemicals - ScienceAlert.
• Common Motion Sickness Drug Being Used to Turn People Into 'Zombies' - ScienceAlert.

Media

• My buddy, Chucky (NSFW) Thanks VideoSift via Ant. Parent of the year.