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High-Tech Olympic Torch Carries 5,000 Years of History

The controversial Olympic torch was designed by Chinese computer-maker Lenovo, which shows off its design decisions in this gallery.
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Lenovo's design team shared this gallery of drawings and renderings with Wired.com to show how the torch went from inspiration to reality.Photo: Edouard H.R. Gluck/AP
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HighTech Olympic Torch Carries 5000 Years of History
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HighTech Olympic Torch Carries 5000 Years of History
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Illustration courtesy Lenovo