Beijing Olympic Torch Reaches Mount Everest Summit
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The Olympic Torch has made history today by reaching the summit of Mount Everest! Read more and see photos below.
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In spite of the controversy that has surrounded the Olympic Torch relay, especially while it was traveling through western countries, it has reached the top of the world on May 8, 2008, exactly three months [...]
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