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The Olympic torch thing always amuses me, seeing that it was invented by a certain Leni R. for the games in 1936.

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Thank you for pointing out this aspect, which I've now added!

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Thank you so much for these. Wonderful - although I admit...when I clicked on the link for modern 'architecture' I had to quickly close it in revulsion.

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Well, don't you see that kind of far-from-edifying "architecture" all around you? Sadly, it's everywhere.

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Australia has the most revolting public 'art' in the world. It is demonic and designed to demoralise. When I was in Italy I would have to stifle out cries of excitement at every turn - it was a revelation on every street corner.

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