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Is 'stiff arm' a reference to politics or the Olympics? Find out in the quiz

By Holly J. Morris

Published August 2, 2024 at 4:00 AM CDT

From left: a person with no medals, two people with medals

This week is the Olympics! That means an unusual quantity of sports questions, with an occasional sop to the rest of the news cycle. So enjoy viral sharpshooters and spectacled superstars while you can, because next week we're back on the campaign trail.

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