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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- Who patented the first practical automobile?
“German engineer Karl Benz patented his gas-powered Motorwagen in 1886, and it is widely considered the first practical automobile.”
Reference: Mercedes-Benz Group
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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.
Where does the word Jeep come from?
The name Jeep came from the abbreviation used in the army for the "General Purpose" vehicle, G.P.