The link below is to an article that tells the story of World War II survivor Billy Young. Young was a 16-year-old who survived the Japanese torture of imprisonment during World War II. This piece is an edited selection from the book ‘The Story of Billy Young,’ by Anthony Hill.
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http://www.brisbanetimes.com.au/national/brutality-and-survival-the-horrific-tale-of-the-kid-who-refused-to-die-20120728-232ps.html
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The link below is to the final article on a series of articles about art competitions in the Olympic Games.
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http://www.mentalfloss.com/blogs/archives/135596
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The link below is to an article that looks at 12 sports cut from the Olympic Games, including cricket, polo and rugby.
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http://www.mentalfloss.com/blogs/archives/17717
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