Wondering what “Placed on building and can be waved” is in Cookie Jam? Here’s the answer you’re looking for

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We’re kicking off the weekend with a grand Fourth of July celebration, and Cookie Jam is joining in on the festivities! Get ready for Independence Day themed clues, starting with: “Items that can be attached to buildings or waved around.” If this clue doesn’t ring a bell, feel free to ask for help.

Answer to “Placed on building and can be waved” in Cookie Jam

Initially, I thought the clue wasn’t much help, but upon reflection, the second part of it was quite revealing. It often takes a bit more contemplation to see how things fit together. So, to save your time and mine, let me share what I finally figured out:

  1. Placed on buildings & can be waved – Flag

Let’s delve into some intriguing tidbits about the Star-Spangled Banner! You may not know that this flag of ours has undergone a remarkable 27 transformations since its inception. Each time a fresh state entered the Union, a new star was sewn on. The present design, boasting 50 stars, has been in service since July 4, 1960, following Hawaii’s admission as our 50th state.

Back in 1958, Bob G. – a high school student from Ohio – created the current flag as part of a class assignment. Despite receiving a B- initially, his design was eventually selected by President Eisenhower, leading to his grade being upgraded to an A retrospectively.

Did you realize that there’s a formal guide on how to handle the flag? It’s called the U.S. Flag Code, which includes guidelines on everything from proper display methods to care instructions such as how it should be folded and lit when flown at night. For example, the flag should never touch the ground and must be illuminated if used at nighttime.

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2025-07-04 22:01