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Interesting Fact # 857 - The Olympics

Parts of the spectacular Beijing Olympics opening ceremony on Friday were faked because of fears over live filming.

(The bit where a series of giant firework footprints appeared above the city, were CGI. They did set off the fireworks, but figured they wouldn't be able to film them adequately.)

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