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 Oktoberfest begin?
“Munich's Oktoberfest began in 1810 as a celebration of the wedding of Bavaria's Crown Prince Ludwig and Princess Therese.”
Reference: City of Munich
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Which country has the largest population entirely within the European Union?
Germany has the largest population of any European Union country, at around 83 million people.
What is the largest US state by area?
Alaska is the largest US state by area. It is more than twice the size of Texas, the second-largest state.