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Guide Note:
The Olympic torch left Paris on Monday, April 7, 2008, under high security due to of threats of protesters attempting to put out the flame. The protests of the 2008 Olympics are due to China's Censorship, human rights abuses, refusal to allow Tibetan Independence, and China's role in Darfur. Police officers in Paris heightened security for the event after aggressive protesters attempted to put out the flame in London. -
Fast Facts:
- Torch temporarily extinguished by officials for technical reasons
- Stephane Diagana first to carry torch in Paris
- Security includes 32 buses of riot police and 100 roller blade squad officers
- Security equal to that of a visit from a U.S. President
- 500 protesters were in Trocadero Square as torch left Eiffel Tower
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Olympic Torch Paris Questions
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Does the 2010 Olympic Torch look like a joint? 7 AnswersThis is a common joke here in Canada. B.C. is known throughout the world as the pot capital of Canada. It's sort of funny (in a pot leaf on a water tower sort o... read more -
Will Chicago get the Olympics in 2016? 3 AnswersNo. because Rio de Janeiro already was awarded the games. ... read more -
Is there a reason that the 2010 Olympic Torch looks like a blunt? 1 AnswerMy guess is that its because it was created on April 20, but I can't quite remember for some reason. read more
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