How many stars and stripes are on the US flag, and what do they represent?
The US flag has 50 stars, one for each state, and 13 stripes that stand for the original 13 colonies.
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How did pizza Margherita get its name?
According to popular legend, pizza Margherita was named for Queen Margherita of Italy after a Naples pizza maker served it to her in 1889. Its toppings match the colors of the Italian flag.
Is there a bear on California's flag?
California's state flag features a grizzly bear, even though grizzlies were wiped out in the state, with the last confirmed sighting in the 1920s.
How did the Margherita pizza get its name?
According to popular legend, the Margherita pizza was named after Queen Margherita of Italy, who visited Naples in 1889. Its tomato, mozzarella, and basil were said to represent the red, white, and green of the Italian flag.
Why is there a bear on California's flag?
California's flag comes from the 1846 Bear Flag Revolt, when American settlers briefly declared the "California Republic."
What does "Six Flags Over Texas" mean?
"Six Flags Over Texas" refers to the six countries that have ruled Texas: Spain, France, Mexico, the Republic of Texas, the Confederacy, and the United States.
Who designed Alaska's flag?
Alaska's flag was designed by 13-year-old Benny Benson in 1927.
What is the St. George's Cross?
England's flag is the St. George's Cross.
Why is there an eagle on Mexico's flag?
Mexico's flag shows an eagle on a cactus eating a snake, from the legend of how the Aztecs chose where to build their capital.