The Olympics are a time when the entire world unifies under the common love of sport and competition. An ode to the city states of ancient Greece, contemporary Olympics represent a global commitment to world-wide peace and unity. While the Summer Olympics may be seen as the favorite of many, coming around every four years, the Winter Olympics offer a winter wonderland of amazing feats and comraderie every two years! Here are Five Facts about the Winter Olympics coming just around the corner!
BONUS FACTS!
Will you be watching the Olympics this winter? What's your favorite sport? Tell us in the comments below! We're waiting for the Olympic Polar Bear Plunge of course!
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