I have thirteen stripes and fifty bright friends, but I do not wear them as clothing. What am I?
The American flag
This question relies on personification and numerical clues specific to a national symbol. The thirteen stripes represent the original colonies, while the fifty white shapes are playfully referred to as friends. Connecting these distinct visual patterns instantly points to the patriotic banner.
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