25 Things You Should Know About the Olympics

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This Week From Allison Bean, your About This Week Editor This week on About.com, we've got a bunch of fun facts about the Olympic Games and easy Valentine's projects for kids. Plus: Are you at risk for heart disease? Want more from About.com? Follow us on social media! 25 Things You Should Know About the Olympics Every two years, the world's most elite athletes come together, donning sparkles or specially engineered gear and compete for gold medals. You already know the Olympics originated in Ancient Greece, but are you aware of these other interesting Olympic facts? How Does the Olympic Torch Work? Funny Jokes About the Olympics Search Related Topics:  olympics  interesting facts  trivia What You Need to Know About Olympic Figure Skating The costumes! The jumps! The drama! Before you tune into the Olympics, get ready for figure skating with this handy guide. Why It's a Big Year for Olympic Snowboarding The Best Winter Olympics Host Cities Search Related Topics:  figure skating history  olympic figure skating  becoming a figure skater Easy Valentine's Crafts Projects for Kids When it comes to Valentine's Day goodies, chocolate and candy are always appreciated, but nothing says "I Love You" quite like homemade gifts. These Valentine's arts and crafts projects will help get your children excited about the holiday (and keep their little hands busy!) Was Saint Valentine a Real Person? Can Jeans Be Sexy? Search Related Topics:  valentine's day crafts  valentine's day gifts  valentine's day cards Heart Disease: Are You at Risk? February is American Heart Month, an observance meant to raise awareness about heart disease and encourage people to make small changes in their diet and exercise routines. Both men and women are at risk of developing heart disease, so it's important to be know where you stand. Here's how to tell if you're at risk. 10 Foods for a Healthier Heart How to Lose Weight to Improve Your Health Is Chocolate Good for You? Search Related Topics:  cardiac risk factors  preventing heart disease  Related Searches The Olympics Olympic Sports Olympic Game Olympics News Olympic Gymnastics Featured Articles Ohio Man Gets Buried...on His Harley?! 10 Tulip Types for the Spring Garden Top 11 Crochet Projects for 2014 5 Things That Make a Home Look Cheap Men's Hair Trends for 2014 Should You See 'The Monuments Men'?   More from About.com Run Your First 5K Even couch potatoes can be ready for a 5K with just a couple months of training. Read more...> Help! I'm Too Busy Time and stress management tips to help you feel as though you have more time. Read more...>   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About.com This Week newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. About.com respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 1500 Broadway, 6th Floor New York, NY, 10036 © 2014 About.com     Follow us on: Advertisement