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Silhouette of hand holding sport torch behind the rings of an Olympic flag, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil; February 3, 2015.
7 Significant Political Events at the Olympic Games
Men's Giant Slalom Italy's Alberto Tomba on the way to retaining his gold medal at Val d'Isere France 1992 Albertville Winter Olympics
The Origin of the Winter Olympics
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Olympics: Cycling
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Olympics: Racket Sports
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Olympics: Equestrian
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Where Is “Old Zealand”?
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10 of the World’s Most Dangerous Fish
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7 of the World’s Most Dangerous Festivals
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What Do Eggs Have to Do with Easter?
African Americans demonstrating for voting rights in front of the White House as police and others watch, March 12, 1965. One sign reads, "We demand the right to vote everywhere." Voting Rights Act, civil rights.
Timeline of the American Civil Rights Movement
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Titanosaurs: 8 of the World's Biggest Dinosaurs
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Also Known As Daniel Mack Gable
Born October 25, 1948 (age 76) • Waterloo • Iowa
Awards And Honors Pan American Sports Games • Olympic Games • Presidential Medal of Freedom (2020)

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