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Some Interesting Facts About Flags Of The World. by Explorers(m): 10:12am On Feb 10, 2016 |
Flags are not simple piece of fabrics painted in different colours, each shape and colour has a special meaning for the country and culture it represents. These are some interesting facts about the flags, the meanings of the shapes and colours and what they stand for and there is always a special cause behind the design. http://www.kickassfacts.com/25-interesting-facts-about-flags/ http://choosedirections.com/interesting-facts-about-flags-of-the-world/ http://flagsplusflags.com/intfacts.htm 2 Likes
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Re: Some Interesting Facts About Flags Of The World. by Explorers(m): 10:15am On Feb 10, 2016 |
The popular nickname for USA’s flag is Betsy Ross, after the woman that made the first flag. The interesting facts about flags of USA is that it consists of thirteen horizontal red and white stripes that symbolize the first thirteen states that declared independence in 1776. The blue rectangular with the white stars represent the number of states. Today there are 50 of them, lined up in formations of 6-5-6-5-6-5-6-5-6. 6 Likes 2 Shares
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Re: Some Interesting Facts About Flags Of The World. by Khd95(m): 10:16am On Feb 10, 2016 |
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Re: Some Interesting Facts About Flags Of The World. by Explorers(m): 10:19am On Feb 10, 2016 |
Nepal. This is the only country that does not have a standard rectangular flag, and in the same time it is the oldest official flag in the world. The blue frame stands for harmony and peace, reminiscent of Buddha, who was born here. 3 Likes 1 Share
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Re: Some Interesting Facts About Flags Of The World. by winetapper: 10:23am On Feb 10, 2016 |
Re: Some Interesting Facts About Flags Of The World. by Emmatdayo(m): 10:23am On Feb 10, 2016 |
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Re: Some Interesting Facts About Flags Of The World. by Explorers(m): 10:25am On Feb 10, 2016 |
The flags of Australia and New Zealand are so similar, the Prime Minister of Australia was greeted with the flag of New Zealand on a state visit to Canada in 1984. 5 Likes 1 Share
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Re: Some Interesting Facts About Flags Of The World. by iXavier: 10:28am On Feb 10, 2016 |
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Re: Some Interesting Facts About Flags Of The World. by Explorers(m): 10:35am On Feb 10, 2016 |
The first African-American to receive the Medal of Honor in the Civil War was Sgt. William Harvey Carney who, despite being shot in the face, shoulders, arms, and legs, refused to let the American flag touch the ground. 1900. 7 Likes 2 Shares
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Re: Some Interesting Facts About Flags Of The World. by Explorers(m): 10:41am On Feb 10, 2016 |
The flag of Mozambique has an AK-47 on it which stands for battle of freedom. Green stands for agriculture, the black the African continent, the yellow the abundance of minerals, and the red the fight for independence. The coat of arms is unique and deeply symbolic. The red star stands for socialism, the book for education and progress and the hoe stands for agriculture. 5 Likes 1 Share
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Re: Some Interesting Facts About Flags Of The World. by Explorers(m): 10:44am On Feb 10, 2016 |
Denmark’s flag is the oldest flag currently in use, designed in 1219 and unchanged since. In Denmark, it is illegal to burn foreign flags, but not illegal to burn the Danish flag. 6 Likes 2 Shares
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Re: Some Interesting Facts About Flags Of The World. by GMan650(m): 10:45am On Feb 10, 2016 |
Now, Donald Trump is planning to send Afro-Americans outta the States 1 Like |
Re: Some Interesting Facts About Flags Of The World. by Explorers(m): 10:47am On Feb 10, 2016 |
The U.S. is the only country that does not dip its flag to the host country at the Olympics opening ceremonies. When the U.S. flag-holder was asked to do so for King Edward VII at the 1908 London games, he supposedly responded, “This flag dips to no earthly king.” 14 Likes 8 Shares
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Re: Some Interesting Facts About Flags Of The World. by Viktor1983(m): 10:51am On Feb 10, 2016 |
Explorers: I like this one. 7 Likes |
Re: Some Interesting Facts About Flags Of The World. by Explorers(m): 10:51am On Feb 10, 2016 |
Lichtenstein and Haiti developed identical national flags independently of each other. No one realized until the two countries competed against each other in the 1936 Summer Olympics under the same flag. 5 Likes 2 Shares
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Re: Some Interesting Facts About Flags Of The World. by AyamConfidence(m): 10:56am On Feb 10, 2016 |
Explorers baba nothing do you...mods leave Sarakin and Kanu for now...this is an EDUCATIVE piece...meanwhile NIGERIAN FLAG: green white green...GREEN FOR AGRICULTURE WHITE FOR PEACE...yet na only fresh tomatoes, pepper and onions we have to show for agriculture...white nko...NADA SHEY WE WAN THIEF AM NI....SMH 4 Likes |
Re: Some Interesting Facts About Flags Of The World. by Explorers(m): 10:58am On Feb 10, 2016 |
Every year, the Boy Scouts of America and military veteran organisations such as the American Legion burn thousands of US flags between them. This because Section 176 (k) of the US Flag Code (a set of rules on the correct treatment of the Stars and Stripes) provides that: “The flag, when itis in such condition that it is no longer a fitting emblem for display, should be destroyed in a dignified way, preferably by burning.” Flag burnings (or “retirements”, to use the official term) are usually held on Flag Day, June 14. 4 Likes
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Re: Some Interesting Facts About Flags Of The World. by Explorers(m): 10:59am On Feb 10, 2016 |
colours. 3 Likes
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Re: Some Interesting Facts About Flags Of The World. by Explorers(m): 11:04am On Feb 10, 2016 |
Colours. 3 Likes
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Re: Some Interesting Facts About Flags Of The World. by Explorers(m): 11:29am On Feb 10, 2016 |
The light blue color in the flag of Somalia was a tribute to the UN troops that helped to maintain peace in Somalia for many years. 4 Likes
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Re: Some Interesting Facts About Flags Of The World. by Aremu01(m): 11:35am On Feb 10, 2016 |
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Re: Some Interesting Facts About Flags Of The World. by Explorers(m): 12:51pm On Feb 10, 2016 |
Honduras, El Salvador, Guatemala, Nicaragua, and Costa Rica were once united together as the United Provinces of Central America. The United Provinces flag used a blue and white flag. Today, the now-independent countries all still use a blue and white flag themselves, except for Costa Rica made the addition of red. Hondura’s flag bears fivestars to recall the original union of the United Provinces of Central America. 4 Likes 1 Share
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Re: Some Interesting Facts About Flags Of The World. by Rich4god(m): 1:05pm On Feb 10, 2016 |
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Re: Some Interesting Facts About Flags Of The World. by upsyLi(m): 1:41pm On Feb 10, 2016 |
Every Explorers's post has been a hit back to back, yet most no dey reach Fp.
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Re: Some Interesting Facts About Flags Of The World. by bjbukzy(m): 2:36pm On Feb 10, 2016 |
Explorers:u refused to let usa flag touch the ground yet trump calls u and ur offspring illegal imigrant 1 Like |
Re: Some Interesting Facts About Flags Of The World. by Pavore9: 2:53pm On Feb 10, 2016 |
Educative. 1 Like |
Re: Some Interesting Facts About Flags Of The World. by Explorers(m): 2:59pm On Feb 10, 2016 |
Some Central American, South American, and West Indian countries use red, white, and blue as colors and stars and stripes as design elements. They were influenced by the American struggle for independence and hoped to express solidarity with the U.S. in their own flags. For example, the Cuban flag, the Puerto Rican flag, the Panamanian flag and the Chilean flag are all in similar in color and design. 5 Likes 1 Share
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Re: Some Interesting Facts About Flags Of The World. by Explorers(m): 3:04pm On Feb 10, 2016 |
Liberia was founded by freed American slaves, who imitated the U.S. flagin an attempt to represent what they felt to be the true ideals of the U.S 4 Likes 1 Share
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Re: Some Interesting Facts About Flags Of The World. by Funjosh(m): 3:30pm On Feb 10, 2016 |
GREEN WHITE GREEN is cool 2 Likes 1 Share
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Re: Some Interesting Facts About Flags Of The World. by Funjosh(m): 3:37pm On Feb 10, 2016 |
Explorers: Are they high on weed |
Re: Some Interesting Facts About Flags Of The World. by Explorers(m): 3:39pm On Feb 10, 2016 |
The flags of Monaco and Indonesia are identical again by coincidence. 3 Likes 1 Share
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Re: Some Interesting Facts About Flags Of The World. by Explorers(m): 3:43pm On Feb 10, 2016 |
The large yellow star on China’s flag represents the leadership of the Communist Party. The smaller four stars represent economic classes: peasants, workers, petty bourgeoisie, and patriotic capitalists. 2 Likes 1 Share
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