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American Flag Facts
Flag Day is June 14. If you’re wondering what that date has to do with the Stars and Stripes, why the flag looks the way it does, who came up with it, who paid for it, and what you can and can’t do with it—read on....
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The Unexpected Final Film Roles of 10 Well-Known Actors
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10 Lost or Forgotten Sports Trophies
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