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The Olympic Torch Relay is a symbol of the spirit of the Olympics. It was originally part of the ancient Olympic games that originated in Greece. The flame itself was re-introduced to the modern games in 1928 in Amsterdam, Netherlands. In 1936 the Olympic Torch Relay was resumed as well during the summer Olympics in Berlin, Germany. The relay itself has come under controversy in modern times because of the fact that it was re-introduced by Adolf Hitler who viewed it as a link from his Third Reich to the Greek Empire, which he thought of as an Aryan forerunner.
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Olympic Torch Relay 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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Olympic Torch Relay News
- YouTube: Reuters: A sky-high pro-Tibet protest (Time: 0:50)
- The Australian: Dim future for global Olympic torch relay (April 9, 2008)
- Times Online: IOC may scrap Beijing Olympic torch relay over protests (April 8, 2008)
- Guardian Unlimited: Tibet protests threaten future Olympic torch relays (April 8, 2008)
- CBS News: International Torch Relay May Be Scrapped (April 8, 2008)
- China Daily: Clear lines separate politics and Games (April 8, 2008)
- Xinhua: ANOC delegates call for enhanced protection for torch relay (April 8, 2008)
- Google News: Olypic Torch Relay
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Day 23 Olympic Torch Relay: Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island http://bit.ly/7iVf38 - Cool to watch the excitement.
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Information on the Vancouver 2010 Olympic Torch Relay http://bit.ly/6t9o4 #Vancouver #Olympic #sports #vancouver2010
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Chattles... and a second "blurb" about the Olympic Torch Relay and the historical significance of the miners' lamp. http://bit.ly/8Mcyxx
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http://twitpic.com/qu5lj - 2010 Winter Olympic Torch Relay - DAY 026
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The sun has set on day 26 of the Olympic torch relay here in Saint John, New Brunswick. 2morrow Fredericton for 2 nights then on 2 Bathurst.
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