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The Olympic flame isn't actually fire. So what is it?

๐ŸŒˆ Abstract

The article discusses the innovative design of the Olympic cauldron for the 2024 Paris Olympics, which features a flameless "ring of fire" lifted by a balloon to a height of around 200 feet.

๐Ÿ™‹ Q&A

[01] The Innovative Olympic Cauldron Design

1. What is unique about the design of the Olympic cauldron for the 2024 Paris Olympics?

  • The cauldron is lifted around 200 feet in the air by a balloon, creating the illusion of a "ring of fire" using clouds of mist and beams of light instead of a real flame.
  • This flameless design is more environmentally friendly than using a real fire, as it avoids the need for combustible fuel and the resulting carbon emissions.
  • The goal was to create an Olympic cauldron that is as open, visible, and generous as possible.

2. What is the historical significance of the location where the cauldron is placed?

  • The cauldron is placed in the Jardin des Tuileries in Paris, which is the same location where the first hot air balloon and the first manned hydrogen balloon flights took place in the 18th century.

3. What has been the public reaction to the innovative cauldron design?

  • The response from the public has been overwhelmingly positive, with 10,000 people getting free tickets to see the cauldron go into the air every night, and tickets being completely sold out through the games.
  • The French people have expressed pride and excitement about the cauldron, which is unusual given their tendency to be critical.
  • The designer, Mathieu Lehanneur, was not expecting such a positive response, as he noted that French people are often not easily pleased.

4. What is the potential future of the Olympic cauldron after the games?

  • There is a chance the cauldron could become a permanent fixture in Paris, as the mayor has expressed a desire for it to find a permanent home in the city after the Olympics.
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