Celebrate the birth of your nation with pyrotechnic splendor

What is the best way to celebrating America's birthday? Parading though the streets in your red, white, and blue attire? Sending flames sky-high as you grill every meat product known to man? If you are a true American, then the only answer is causing dangerous, awe-inspiring explosions in your backyard. But if you'd rather not risk your health or the health of your lawn, you can always watch foolhardy Internet stars create death-defying explosions for your entertainment. Here are five YouTube videos that take sparklers, firecrackers, and rockets to the extreme.