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Flag of Angola

... that the machete in the flag of Angola (pictured) symbolizes peasants, agriculture, and the country's war of independence?
... that ratings for The Bard range from A− by The A.V. Club to being the second-worst episode of The Twilight Zone by /Film and Paste?
... that Jon Haukeland established a "Polar Bear model" for Norwegian children?
... that Statistics House partially collapsed in the 2016 Kaikōura earthquake even though the building was once assessed as not being earthquake-prone?
... that Lady Gaga's Living Dress was designed by the creator of the Batsuit?
... that the name of the Maendeleo horseshoe bat refers to its discovery representing progress in understanding Tanzanian bats?
... that Philadelphia's Washington Monument was unveiled at its dedication in 1897 by the president of the United States?
... that Finland won its first Olympic ice hockey medal under the leadership of Kai Hietarinta?
... that to celebrate the 40th anniversary of the BBC soap opera EastEnders, viewers were given the opportunity to vote on the outcome of a love triangle storyline?