Go on then, tell me what went through your head when you saw the title of the post 
No me hearties, nothing to do with matters of the heart. Today my musing is on the Olympic torch which is now passing through Malaysia on its way to China in time for the Opening of the 2008 Olympic Games in Beijing on 8 August 2008. Don’t you “love” the Chinese fascination with the number 8?
Anyway, I’ve been thinking about this issue once every 4 years - how do they keep the Olympic torch burning throughout its journey all over the world? We know that its started on the sacred Mount Olympus in Greece and the torch must be kept burning throughout the journey to the site of the Games.
But how is the sacred olympic flame kept burning on flights etc? You cannot have a naked flame on an airplane right? And you can’t transport the fire by boat because it takes too long. And, you can’t extinguish the sacred flame lit by the light of the sun and then relight it upon arrival at the new destination with a zippo lighter, yes?
It bugged me unusually more today than usual, so I did the next best thing. I googled it! 
Here is my answer. They use a private plane and a miner’s lamp! And they even have backup flames!
Zeus would be so proud of them keeping the fire burning! Have a happy weekend all!
Yours fluffily
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8 comments ↓
First! First! I am first!!! You’re a Hot Flame too, ParisB!
Aiya, LB beat me to it….but that’s something I learnt today, about the flame…
Dang. Never knew that. Actually, I’ve never even THOUGHT about it, but now that you mentioned it … ya hoh :p
I’ve always wondered the same about how they kept the flame going but never bothered to Google it. But now, thanks to you, I know!
LB: Yay! *hands laurel wreath to LB* Smokin!
GT: Never mind, here’s a laurel wreath for you too! And isn’t it amazing what we learn online?
Tine: LOL… yeah I’m too free wot?
rinnah: Now we all know! So, what happens if both flames go out?! Point to ponder.
but the flame got put off during the tibetan protests in paris! tsk tsk…
Very interesting, PB. Great info! Thanks for looking that up.
kyh: Aha! That’s where the spare flame comes in! hehe…
Andie: You learn something new everyday!