Jason Murphy

Some London Olympic torches turning up for sale on eBay

August 15, 2013Arts, Culture & Media

The Olympic torch relay is underway in the United Kingdom right now. More than 8,000 people will carry the torch some distance across Britain before the Olympic games start. But some of them are choosing to take the torch and sell them.

2012 London Games: Olympic Torches for Sale

August 15, 2013Global Politics

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