10 fascinating facts about the Olympic Games

Their history dates back to B.C., and their events used to include painting, sculpting and writing. We’re talking about the Olympics, of course.

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With the 2018 Games in PyeongChang, South Korea right around the corner, here are 10 fascinating facts about the world’s most famous competition.

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Did you know that the first Olympic mascot was a dachshund, or that the 2016 Games in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil were the first Olympics held in South America?

Get ready to test your Olympic knowledge!

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