The internet's most hated condiment is entirely misunderstood—and you should enjoy some this Fourth of July.
DIY
Ditch the Fireworks and Try These Science-Backed Alternatives
By Boone Ashworth
Blowing things up is a basic part of the Fourth of July. Here's what to try when fireworks aren't an option.
Food Science
Put Down That Ketchup and Step Away From the Hot Dog Slowly
By Emily Dreyfuss
There is a wrong way to eat a hot dog, according to science ... right?
say cheese
How to Take Awesome Photos of Fireworks With Your Phone
By WIRED Staff
Use these battle-tested tips and camera settings to capture dramatic photos of those explosions in the sky.
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Roundup
Up Your Backyard Barbecue Game With 14 Great Grillin’ Picks
By Adrienne So
Happy Fourth of July! Let us upgrade your Independence Day bash with premium coolers, stomping rockets, and 12 other great products.
Boom in Bloom
These Aren't Flowers—They're Fireworks
By Anna Goldwater Alexander
Photographer Charlie Sin turns flares into flora.
chemistry
What's Inside Fireworks: Glitter, Starch, and Gunpowder
By Julia Greenberg
The fireworks that go boom so colorfully every Fourth of July are a chemical cocktail of explosives and pigments.
Meatless Manifesto
In Defense of the Vegan Hot Dog
By Emily Dreyfuss
One carnivore's advice: When a tofu dog snuggles up to your tube steak on the grill, don’t be a jerk about it.
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