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In some states around the US, such as Pennsylvania and Ohio, you'll often see large stars mounted on houses and barns.
Believed to have Pennsylvania-Dutch or German roots, these stars were once painted on barns to ward off evil and they were oftentimes referred to as "hex stars." They commonly used to feature six, eight, or 12 points and were located within a circle or square. Today they are referred to as "barn stars."
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