Canadian flag turns 40 today!

Our flag is celebrating its 40th birthday today (doesn't look a day over 35). Here are some interesting facts I bet you didn't know about the flag:

• the original colours were to be mauve and azure
• instead of the maple leaf in the centre, there used to be a beaver holding a hockey stick
• the original flag was circular in shape
• a design by Lester Pearson's tailor was rejected at the last minute
• the flag used to be scratch 'n sniff with the maple leaf emitting a maple syrup scent
• those who display a flag on their property live between 3-7 months longer than those who don't
• none of this is true but who cares