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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- When was the first Tour de France held?
“The first Tour de France bike race was held in 1903. A newspaper created it to boost its sales.”
Reference: Tour de France official website
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What was the battle of Normandy anyways?
The Battle of Normandy was the decisive battle of World War II fought in the summer of 1944 between the Allied nations and German forces. The Normandy Invasion, or D-Day, is the largest ocean-based invasions in history with nearly three million troops participating. The battle stretched from the English Channel to Normandy, France in German-occupied Western Europe.
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.