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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- What is the deepest lake in the world?
“Lake Baikal in Siberia is the deepest lake in the world at about 1,642 meters. It holds around 20% of the world's unfrozen surface fresh water.”
Reference: UNESCO World Heritage Centre
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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.