Until the Executive Order of June 24, 1912, neither the order of the stars nor the proportions of the flag was prescribed. Consequently, flags dating before this period sometimes show unusual ...

All you have to do is stare at the middle of the green, yellow, and black version of the Union Jack flag. This will then disappear and you may see the traditional red, white, and blue flag.

Learn more below. Why do the Australians wear yellow and green? The Australian flag has a blue base with a red-and-white Union Jack and six white stars. So why do Australia's teams and athletes wear ...