Which of the following is used to light the Olympic Fire, one of the most notable symbols of the Olympic Games?
- Pierre de Coubertins lighter
- wood taken from mount Olympus
- a parabolic mirror
- None of these
Answer
The correct answer is C) a parabolic mirror.
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