Polyester is a synthetic fiber made of plastic. While an allergy to polyester is rare, fabrics made of polyester frequently contain chemicals or dyes, such as disperse blue, that are highly ...

The Australian flag can evoke a range of feelings from pride and camaraderie to exclusion and division. Here are some reasons why these people have made it a feature of their homes.

Several Republican governors across the U.S. are ordering state flags, which are currently being flown at half-staff following President Jimmy Carter’s death, to be raised to acknowledge Preside ...

Now that we understand the why, let’s get into the how. The most widely accepted method for disposing of an American flag is through burning in a dignified manner. Here’s a step-by-step guide: ...

On Inauguration Day 2025, some flags will remain at half-staff in honor of deceased former President Jimmy Carter, while others will be raised to full-staff for incoming President Donald Trump.

It is Inauguration Day and while today's ceremonies will celebrate the peaceful transition of power in the United States, some flags across the country will remain at half-staff during the ...

Flags across the country will be lowered to half-staff until late next month to honor former President Jimmy Carter, who passed away at the age of 100. According to U.S. flag code, flags must be ...

With less than a week until Inauguration Day, President-elect Trump got his wish for flags to be raised next Monday. American flags on public and government buildings are supposed to be flying at ...

If you assume a flag with a thickness of 210 grams per m^2, of a material that is at least 60% carbon (like polyester), then that's 6*10^20 carbon atoms each cm^2.

House Speaker Mike Johnson did Trump a favor on Jan. 20 by defying U.S. flag code at the Capitol and pausing Carter's mourning period Win McNamee/Getty; MANDEL NGAN/AFP via Getty; Jessica McGowan ...

President-elect Donald Trump has expressed frustration that flags will be flying at half-staff when he takes office later this month. It's an action put in place by President Joe Biden to honor ...