American Flag Pictures

It's a grand old flag! The stars and stripes of the American flag symbolize a nation of united states that are devoted to the ideals of freedom and democracy. From its earliest incarnations to some far-off places it's been flown, we'll explore the genesis and the whereabouts of the American flag.

American Flag Pictures

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The Ultimate Quirky North American Festivals Quiz

You've had your fair share of the standard vacation activities, and now you're looking for something new. Why not try a festival -- the unusual type. Throughout North America people gather to celebrate the quirky side of life. Take our quiz to learn more about eight really quirky festivals that take place in North America.

The Ultimate Quirky North American Festivals Quiz

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Donuts, genocide, and the American dream

Most visitors to Los Angeles and the west coast are struck by the number of donut shops, but few know that the vast majority of local donut shops are owned by Cambodian refugees who fled the killing fields of Pol Pot's Khmer Rouge. This is also the case in many other parts of the west. Through an interesting set of circumstances, Cambodian families got a foothold in the market, then helped other families through traditional loan systems and sharing of knowledge so they could earn their own piece of the American dream. These are people who have experienced unspeakable atrocities in their immediate families, and bust their asses (often 364+ days a year) to make a better life for their children in North America. So go enjoy a decadent donut sometime soon, and be extra friendly to the remarkable people who make these deceptively quotidian treats. The best documentary on the subject is Cambodian Doughnut Dreams , although the hygiene-averse dude in The Darkside of Donuts teaser trailer best articulates my own relationship with that quintessential American delight. [Video link]

Donuts, genocide, and the American dream

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American Airlines in Fee Battle With Web Agencies

American Airlines is emphasizing its own ticketing technology, which can help it bring in more money from travelers and reduce its costs.

American Airlines in Fee Battle With Web Agencies

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Snowplow Slowdowns Might Become American Way: Kevin Hassett

Jan. 3 (Bloomberg) -- Europeans have grown accustomed to seeing government workers shut down their countries when provoked. At this time of huge deficits from Washington to the smallest towns, government workers in the U.S. also face significant cutbacks.

Snowplow Slowdowns Might Become American Way: Kevin Hassett

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American Airlines Barred From Safety Board Inquiry

The National Transportation Safety Board acted after the airline copied data from a black box in a plane that skidded off a runway.

American Airlines Barred From Safety Board Inquiry

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World Trade Organization Upholds American Tariffs on Tires From China

The Obama administration said the tariffs had helped domestic producers increase production, preserve jobs and consider new investments.

World Trade Organization Upholds American Tariffs on Tires From China

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An interactive history of American space travel

I absolutely love this. Spacelog.org is taking the radio transcripts from NASA missions, pairing them with great graphic design, and making the whole thing searchable and linkable. The result: An delightfully immersive perspective on history.

An interactive history of American space travel

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American Pickers' Mike Wolfe and vintage bicycles

Mike Wolfe of the History Channel's "American Pickers" is a junk archeologist even during his free time. Mostly, he feeds his jones for vintage bicycles. Over at Collectors Weekly, Ben Marks talked to Wolfe about old bikes, from Victorian high weelers to balloon-tire Schwinns:

The late ’80s, early ’90s, was the heyday of balloon-tire bike collecting. That’s when Schwinn went crazy. This was before the bankruptcy and everything, and they were trying to create a museum in Chicago. Schwinn had warehouses full of its turn-of-the-century bikes, but they had failed to keep any of their balloon-tire stuff. So they hired James Hurd as a curator for their museum, and he started selling off all these turn-of-the-century bikes to enable for them to acquire balloon-tire ones.

I’d find a bike for $50, sell it for $500, take that $500 and do it again.

Guys like me were out there looking for balloon-tire stuff to feed that flame. In return, we were getting early turn-of-the-century bikes from the Schwinn collection. They had a big sale in downtown Chicago. Wood-rim bikes were stacked like cordwood in these warehouses.

Around that time I restored a bike called a Sterling. It was a turn-of-the-century, shaft-drive, wood-rim bike with rear suspension—there was a shock absorber up by the seat stays. I found the bike in pretty rough shape, but I just went full on with it and redid all the nickel and disassembled the bike and found a pair of new-old-stock wood rims. That was my prized possession for many years.

"Mike Wolfe On His Love Affair With Vintage Bikes"

American Pickers' Mike Wolfe and vintage bicycles

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