November 27, 2009
Loving the fish, but not so much the head.

Loving the fish, but not so much the head.

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Fish tonight.

Fish tonight.

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The base of a statue for Zeus, which was paid for by the fines levied upon quitters and cheaters. These athletes had professional urine tasters to taste for illegal substances. PROFESSIONAL URINE TASTERS.

The base of a statue for Zeus, which was paid for by the fines levied upon quitters and cheaters. These athletes had professional urine tasters to taste for illegal substances. PROFESSIONAL URINE TASTERS.

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Some Italian kids running a race in the stadium at Olympia.

Some Italian kids running a race in the stadium at Olympia.

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The Altar of Hera—where they light the Olympic torch to this day.

The Altar of Hera—where they light the Olympic torch to this day.

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These pieces of former columns are about six feet tall each.

These pieces of former columns are about six feet tall each.

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Temple of Zeus

Temple of Zeus

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Phaedias’s workshop. This is where he created one the seven wonders of the ancient world—his statue of Zeus.

Phaedias’s workshop. This is where he created one the seven wonders of the ancient world—his statue of Zeus.

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The gymnasium at Olympia

The gymnasium at Olympia

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Hey, RPatts is 23! thedailywhat: Trufax. [via.]

Hey, RPatts is 23!

thedailywhat:

Trufax.

[via.]

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