The Journey Begins
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The torch will travel over 85,000 miles before arriving in Beijing in Aug.
The Olympic Flame began its journey Tuesday and it will spark a range of emotions over the coming months -- appreciation of the human spirit and calls for peace. Here's a look at some of its stops. Gallery | Map
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