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There is one match and one bullet inside the ball on top of the American flag poles and a pistil under the flag pole. This is so that if we Americans were ever in the position where we had to surrender our flag we can first burn it with the match and then we can use the bullet to kill ourselves so we can not be taken hostage.
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What does the truck on the flag pole stand for?
The ball on top of the flag pole is call the truck
What has the least potential energy a ball on top of a slide a ball going down a slide or a ball on top of a 3 story building?
going down a slide
If Antarctica is located where Europe is where are the north and south poles?
The North and South Poles would be located at the same positions as they are currently, with the North Pole at the top of the Earth and the South Pole at the bottom. Antarctica's position would not affect the locations of the poles.
What does the Wales flag look like?
The welsh flag is green on the bottom half and white on the top half. A red dragon that faces to the left is placed in the centre of the flag. Please see the related link.
What are the disadvantages of conic projection?
Cut off at the top. cannot see north or south poles.
The ball on top of the flag poll has 7 items inside what are they?
how many items are in the flag poll
What and where is the peak on the American flag?
its at the top, but i don't know what it is... is it the ball at the top?
What do you call the ball at the top of a flag post?
A "Truck."
What do you call the ball on top of the flag pole?
A truck
What is the purpose of the ball at the top of a flag pole?
The ball at the top of the flag pole is probably just there for decoration. Or, it may simply be there to balance out the pole... who knows? But according to my friends, it's also to keep the flag from flying off the pole, too.
What is the ball called on top of the pole of the flag of the US?
its called a truk
What are some urban legends of flag pole trucks?
The truck is the name for the round ball on top of the flagpole. It serves to keep the flag from getting caught if wind flips it over the pole. There are a number of legends about what is inside the truck- a match to burn the flag, a razor blade to cut up the flag, a pistol cartridge for the last soldier, etc. Sorry- the ball is hollow. Nothing in there.
What is the ball called on top of the flag?
It is called a ball and sits on top of the truck.ANS2:The ball IS the truck. The pole was topped with other shapes of trucks, including balls on plates and eagles but those have mostly been abandoned because the ball is the shape that is least likely to cause the flag to tangle.
Why is the ball on top of the flag pole brass?
The reason for it is simply because, when the American flag was first made to be put onto a flag the most commonly used metal was brass. Since the first metal ended up being brass no one really decided to change it. But not all of the top of poles are brass anymore they might be made out of iron or be painted in brass color. But other than that there is no significance to the brass pole
Which flag should be larger the Texas flag or the American flag?
According to the US Flag Code, the US Flag should be larger in size and (if flying on the same pole), at the top of the pole. If flying the American flag with a state flag, the American flag needs to be on a taller pole than the state flag and displayed on the flag's right side. If flying them on poles of equal size, then flying the American flag on the flag's right side is correct.
What are the 3 things that were put in the ball on the top of a flag pole in the early years of America?
a bullet a kernel of wheat & match
What is the ball inside a computer mouse called?
If the ball is on the bottom, it's a "roller ball." If it's on the top and meant to be touched, it's a "trackball."
