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Swiss Man Creates Unique Flag to Mark Canton Border

Christopher Eby2 years ago2 years ago02 mins

FEBRUARY 19, 2025 — A Swiss man has designed a custom flag to reflect the unusual status of his family’s chalet, which historically belonged to the canton of Valais but is officially located in Vaud, Rhône FM reports. The territorial shift dates back to 1861 when a fixed border was established between the two Swiss…

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Giant Eye Flag Installed in Busan as UN’s Plastic Pollution Negotiations Begin

Christopher Eby2 years ago2 years ago02 mins

NOVEMBER 25, 2024 — A massive flag featuring a collage of over 6,000 portraits has been installed in Busan, South Korea, as part of the fifth session of the Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee (INC-5) on plastic pollution, Down To Earth reports. The 30×24-meter flag, held aloft by a 10-story crane, serves as a reminder to attending…

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Swiss Man Creates Unique Flag to Mark Canton Border

Giant Eye Flag Installed in Busan as UN’s Plastic Pollution Negotiations Begin