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What are olympic gold medals made from?

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The medals this year are made partly from recycled computer parts and other recycled plastic. The designs are cast from a singular amorphous model. Each medal bears the stamp of part of a whole picture. Look up the full story here:


http://www.vbs.tv/watch/motherboard/2010-medals-turning-circuit-boards-into-olympic-gold
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