Whether you call it Old Glory or the Stars and Stripes, the flag of the United States is indeed grand and old. So if you're flying the flag this National holiday--rather, if you're displaying it, that's the proper term--it couldn't hurt to display by the rules. Here, then, follows a brief summary of the U.S. Flag Code. picked by cactushair 2 months ago

The record for the world's largest flag now belongs to an Israeli banner produced by a Filipino evangelical Christian. The huge blue and white flag, measuring 2,165 feet long and 330 feet wide and weighing 5.7 tons, breaks the record for the world's largest. picked by AutumnLotus 9 months ago

Five teenage girls spraypainted anti-Anzac (Aussie Veteran's Day) slogans on a war memorial hours before the Anzac Day dawn service was due to begin. picked by VooDooPeacock 1 year ago

The title says it all. picked by a1a1l1o1a1a1m2 1 year ago

A high school student said he may file a lawsuit against a physical education teacher who took a Mexican flag he had brought for Cinco de Mayo and put it in the garbage. picked by muppet 4 months ago

The current US flag was designed by Robert G. Heft, who designed the flag as part of a civics project. He recieved a B- from his teacher, who said it 'lacked originality." She agreed to raise his grade if he got the design approved by the US Congress... He recieved an A. picked by kyot 1 year ago

Displaying swastikas or spreading Nazi doctrines can be punished by up to three years' jail or a fine in Germany. Police have disturbed the final resting place of someone because witnesses says a neo-nazi threw a flag in the grave. picked by BernardBlack 4 weeks ago

Watkins and his wife, Ria, received a final notices from the Sussex homeowners' association in Clermont that they must remove the flag or else face legal action. picked by dollyllama 3 months ago

The flag of the defunct Republic of Vietnam will again be flying in the town of Sundre, Alberta after the town council rescinded a motion Monday that led to the removal of the flag from town property earlier this summer. picked by mitzuzake 12 months ago

Next year, a giant Confederate flag may tower above the tree line near the junction of Interstate 75 and Interstate 4.

Naturally this is stirring up controversy. Wasn't sure what to put this under. picked by werthamillion 3 months ago

United States invests $70 billion on decreasing interpersonal violence and self-inflicted violence, i. e. suicide or attempt to suicide. picked by maxriter 1 year ago

In light of recent events at the University of Maine at Farmington, students, veterans and many others gathered to support the American flag.

Update to this post. picked by cartoonmotion 4 months ago

Just click on whichever countries flag you fancy to see a load of recipes that you use. I for one will be trying out some of India's recipes that I haven't tried before.

Mmmmmmmm Curry! picked by doggylives 5 months ago

"When it's laying down, it's correct. When it gets lifted up into the air, the blue field should be on the other side." picked by videoguy 2 years ago

Rather than restate untruths about Obama, the campaign would do better to start some rumors of its own.

Such as: Barack Obama wears a FLAG PIN at all times. Even in the shower.

and: There's only one artist on Barack Obama's iPod: FRANCIS SCOTT KEY. picked by JoshSF49 2 months ago

Some are good, some are bad. Some countries have clearly taken care in the choice of colours, layout, and design. See how your flag scores. picked by leopoldogolba 7 months ago

I smell french people abound here... picked by davethefish 11 months ago

An art project at the University of Maine at Farmington caused controversy when it's creator placed US Flags on the floor of a heavily trafficked hallway. She said it was a social experiment to see how respectful people were of the flag. picked by Marli 5 months ago

How many goes did it take you to compleat both levals?? picked by spocksmyhomeboy 1 year ago

So all can be ready for Monday. picked by Bornbad 1 year ago