10 mysteries of the Olympics

POSTED: 09:53 AM PDT Aug 09, 2012 UPDATED: 11:42 AM PDT Aug 09, 2012

Ever wonder why Olympians bite their medals? Find the answer to this and other mysteries of the Olympic games.

Olympic Mysteries - French — 3 / 11

Why is French the first language of the Olympics? Frenchman Baron de Coubertin developed the modern Games in the 1890s, making French is the first language of the Olympic movement. French and English are now the two official languages.

Olympic Mysteries - Generic

Olympic Mysteries - Tape

Olympic Mysteries - French

Olympic Mysteries - Medal Biting

Olympic Mysteries - Neon Shoes

Olympic Mysteries - Flowers

Olympic Mysteries - Montano

Olympic Mysteries - Volleyball Sand

Olympic Mysteries - Mascots

Olympic Mysteries - Pink Douglas

Olympic Mysteries - Swim Caps

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