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There's quite a lot of pressure on national flags. These fluttering pieces of fabric are expected to represent nations of millions or even billions with just a few stars, spots and stripes, and with ...

Flags are more than symbols—they’re at the heart of some truly unusual customs around the world. From flag-kissing ceremonies to traditions that involve burning, burying, or dancing with national ...

(CNN) — It’s a go-to question at bar trivia: what is the only national flag in the world that isn’t rectangular or square shaped? The answer is Nepal. But beyond the simple fact of its uncommon shape, ...