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How Hitler Invented the Olympic Torch
RIO 2016
Tonight, the flame will arrive in Rio in an Opening Ceremony that features samba bands and Gisele on the catwalk. But the relay’s secret history is dark and disturbing.
Gabrielle Glaser
Published
Aug. 5 2016
1:00AM EDT
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