[ WP ] After stepping out of the time machine , the first thing you notice is that the American flag has 50 stars .

First rule of returning through time? Always check your surroundings. You never know what you might have accidentally changed. A building might no longer exist, your clothing might suddenly be taboo, or North Korea may become the international voice of logic and reason. 
 
 Yeah, Brad had a lot of explaining to do about how his trip to see his grandma turned into that whole fiasco. 
 
 So as I step out of the chamber I look around, mindful of the timecops watching me and the bright-dressed technicians scurrying from one lab to the next. Everything looks fine. With a smile, I turn to the large window and salute the flag. A show of patriotism never hurts before the deep inspections that will follow. 
 
 I do take the time to count though. 47, 48, 49... 50! Fifty stars. Woo! All states accounted for! Something is off though... is that... 
 
... Only twelve stripes? 
 
 Shit, I did not go back for an Ecto-Cooler just to get grilled on how this happened...
