Happy Fourth of July! As we salute our fine nation, most of us will partake in at least a couple of the activities that define this summer holiday: a little bit of BBQ, maybe a day trip to the beach, and probably, whether on a screen or live, we'll watch some fireworks. For those of you looking for a little inspiration (or, for our non-US audience, just some fun videos to watch) we've compiled a list from our archive including extreme water sports, some tips to upgrade your backyard boozing (with universal appeal), swanky grills and an amazing IKEA hack for starting a fire—cue the perfect s'more moment!
01. The United Sketches of America
02. Jeremiah Warren's Different Perspective on Fireworks
03. Bompas & Parr Are Back Again, and This Time They've Managed to Make Fireworks Edible
04. The Girandola: Re-Usable Fireworks That Put On a Surprising Display
05. This is Too Good Not to Post
06. Designs for Better Boozing, Whether Hard Liquor, Wine or Beer
07. David Rockwell Tries to Make Grilling a More Social Experience
08. Eddie Licitra's Traverse Concept: A Fold-Flat Barbecue Grill for Better Tailgating
09. Best Ikea Hack Ever: Starting a Fire
10. Happy Birthday America! For This Year's Fireworks Shows, Please—No Dogs or Computers
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