Things you didn`t know about the

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Things you didn`t know about the Olympics

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Things you didn`t know about the Olympics

Eight facts about the Games, ancient and modern, you may have not heard - from the time medals were awarded in art competitions to the Bond villain who won silver.

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President Ilham Aliyev views InterFood Azerbaijan and Caspian Agro exhibitions

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