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Fire Fact Friday – Ancient Fire

April 2, 2021 by Thor in News 378
The ancient Greeks started fire with concentrated sunlight. A parabolic mirror that focuses solar rays is still used to ignite the Olympic torch.

https://www.smithsonianmag.com/innovation/your-burning-questions-about-olympic-torch-answered-180968120/

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