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We’re calling it: The Rio Games are the Selfie Olympics

August 5, 2016Culture

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We’re calling it: The Rio Games are the Selfie Olympics

August 5, 2016Culture
Flag-bearer Todd Lodwick of the U.S. leads his country's contingent during the athletes' parade at the opening ceremony of the Sochi 2014 Winter Olympic Games February 7, 2014. REUTERS/Grigory Dukor (RUSSIA - Tags: OLYMPICS SPORT)

Why won’t Team USA dip its flag at Olympic opening ceremonies?

August 5, 2016Sports
Flag-bearer Todd Lodwick of the U.S. leads his country's contingent during the athletes' parade at the opening ceremony of the Sochi 2014 Winter Olympic Games February 7, 2014. REUTERS/Grigory Dukor (RUSSIA - Tags: OLYMPICS SPORT)

Why won’t Team USA dip its flag at Olympic opening ceremonies?

August 5, 2016Sports

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