I happened across the Wikipedia entry on the Brazilian flag the other day (OK, don't ask) and found out the banner is a lot more interesting than I might have thought. The stellar globe in the middle is not just any old group of stars but is supposed to be the actual appearance of the sky in Rio De Janeiro on the night that Brazil was declared a republic.
What is more there is one star for each Brazilian state and federal district.
And the specific states are represented by specific stars.
Here's the Wiki entry complete with a list telling which state is which star.
Who'd a thunk it.
I feel like Ripley.
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