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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
Pack of cyclists racing in the evening light of the Glenelg leg of the Tour Down Under 2008, Adelaide, South Australia. 20th January 2008. Cyclist in light blue is with team Milram.
Olympics: Cycling
Start of Men's 100 meter sprint where Usain Bolt wins and sets a new world record at the 2008 Summer Olympic Games August 18, 2008 in Beijing, China.
How Fast Is the World’s Fastest Human?
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Cruel and Unusual Punishments: 15 Types of Torture
July, 2006, Launch of Space Shuttle Discovery STS-121. See attached for full caption information.
Will Light-Speed Space Travel Ever Be Possible?
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The Seven Sacraments of the Roman Catholic church
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Why Is Ireland Two Countries?
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Which Religion Is the Oldest?
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6 Wars of Independence

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Born December 16, 1967 (age 57) • Jamaica
Awards And Honors Olympic Games

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