Subject: The Unlikely Origin of the Olympics, High-tech Swimsuits, Pictogram Design and More in the Weekend Newsletter
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Frank Deford tells the little-known story of how the modern Olympics got their start in rural England...
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Olympics Newsletter
July 2012
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The Unlikely Origin of the Modern Olympics
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As London gets set to host the XXXth Olympiad, acclaimed sportswriter Frank Deford connects the modern Games to their surprising roots--in rural England
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Spanx on Steroids: How Speedo Created the New Record-Breaking Swimsuit
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After Olympic officials banned the swimsuit that caused records to fall at the 2008 games, scientists are back with a new outfit that might break even more
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The History of the Olympic Pictograms: How Designers Hurdled the Language Barrier
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Infographic design first appeared at the Olympics in 1948, when the games were last in London. As the global competition returns to England, we look at how visual communication has evolved.
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The XXX Olympics: Smithsonian's Guide to the Games
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Prepare yourself for the London Olympics with this comprehensive guide to the history, science, arts and thrills of the worldwide celebration
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Elephant Training Games
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For a group of rescued elephants, exercise and training are welcome rewards, the peanuts are great, too!
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Design for Good: The World's First Truly Recyclable Product
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If all products were designed this way, our world could be produced and infinitely reproduced without any waste or need for new materials
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Gladiator School
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Before the gladiators battled, they were sent to specialized schools where they were fed and groomed for success in the fight
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